Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. 2350–2150 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Axe head |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 4.92 in. (12.5 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2350–2150 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Mrs. Vladimir S. Littauer Gift, 1969 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Akkadian |
| Date Range | 2350 BC – 2150 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran or Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326003