Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implements3rd millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleAxe head
MediumStone, dark green
Dimensions2.76 x 8.35 in. (7.01 x 21.21 cm)
ClassificationStone-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date3rd millennium B.C.
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 1963
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Bronze Age
Date Range3000 BC – 2000 BC

Provenance

RegionAnatolia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325642