Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleFragmentary axe head (?)
MediumCopper alloy
DimensionsH. 5.4 x L. 11.2 x Th. 1.7 cm, 274g (2 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 5/8 in.)
ClassificationMetalwork-Implements
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureBactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex
PeriodBronze Age
Date Range2500 BC – 1500 BC

Provenance

RegionBactria-Margiana

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