Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. early 2nd millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleFenestrated axe blade
MediumBronze
Dimensions3.94 x 3.31 in. (10.01 x 8.41 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. early 2nd millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. V. Everit Macy, 1923
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodMiddle Bronze Age
Date Range2000 BC – 1750 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322521