Shaft-hole axe head with voluted blade is a metalwork-implements of Elamite origin created in ca. late 3rd millennium B.C. using bronze measuring 4.92 in. (12.5 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 4.92 in. (12.5 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1965 |
| Date | ca. late 3rd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Elamite culture, dating from the Old Elamite period. The estimated date range is 2250 BC – 2000 BC.
Geography
Origin: Southwestern Iran.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Shaft-hole axe head with voluted blade?
Shaft-hole axe head with voluted blade is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Shaft-hole axe head with voluted blade created?
Shaft-hole axe head with voluted blade dates to ca. late 3rd millennium B.C..
What material is Shaft-hole axe head with voluted blade made from?
Shaft-hole axe head with voluted blade is crafted from bronze.
Is Shaft-hole axe head with voluted blade in the public domain?
Shaft-hole axe head with voluted blade is in the public domain and can be freely used.