Shaft-hole axe head is a metalwork-implements of Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex origin created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using copper alloy measuring 6.3 in. (16 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Copper alloy |
| Dimensions | 6.3 in. (16 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Steven D. Robinson, 1981 |
| Date | ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex culture, dating from the Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2300 BC – 1700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Bactria-Margiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Shaft-hole axe head?
Shaft-hole axe head is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Shaft-hole axe head created?
Shaft-hole axe head dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Shaft-hole axe head made from?
Shaft-hole axe head is crafted from copper alloy.
Is Shaft-hole axe head in the public domain?
Shaft-hole axe head is in the public domain and can be freely used.