Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. late 3rd millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleAxe head
MediumBronze
Dimensions6.25 x 6 in. (15.88 x 15.24 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. late 3rd millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Ben-Zion, 1980
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Bronze Age
Date Range3000 BC – 2000 BC

Provenance

RegionWestern Asia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326643