Axe Head
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Axe Head

TitleAxe Head
Date12th–15th century 12th century
MediumCopper (cast), bronze (?)
ClassificationMetal-Implements
OriginEcuador Ecuador
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineBequest of Jane Costello Goldberg, from the Collection of Arnold I. Goldberg, 1986
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Axe Head” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 12th–15th century. It is executed in copper (cast), bronze (?) and classified as metal-implements. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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