Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. early 2nd millennium B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Axe head |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 4.13 x 5 in. (10.49 x 12.7 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Farhadi & Anvian Co., 1965 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Elamite |
| Period | Old Elamite |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Southwestern Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325722