Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. 1200–900 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Spiked axe head |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 2.95 x 7.48 in. (7.49 x 19 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1200–900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of George D. Pratt, 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age I-II |
| Date Range | 1200 BC – 900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Western Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322849