Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. early 3rd millennium B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Pendant in the form of an axe |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 0.87 x 1 in. (2.21 x 2.54 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. early 3rd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Naji Asfar, 1980 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Early Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 3000 BC – 2000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326644