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

Artwork Details

TitleFenestrated axe blade
MediumBronze
Dimensions1.77 x 3.94 in. (4.5 x 10.01 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. early 2nd millennium B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1961
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureCanaanite
PeriodMiddle Bronze Age
Date Range2000 BC – 1750 BC

Provenance

RegionLevant

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325093