Axe-Shaped Figure
| Title | Axe-Shaped Figure |
|---|---|
| Date | after 900(?) 10th century |
| Medium | Metadiorite (?) |
| Classification | Sculpture |
| Origin | Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixteca Mexico |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Axe-Shaped Figure, after 900(?). Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixteca. Metadiorite (?); overall: 16.7 x 7.5 x 6.8 cm (6 9/16 x 2 15/16 x 2 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Gruener, 1990.211 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0) |
About this artwork
“Axe-Shaped Figure” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated after 900(?). It is executed in metadiorite (?) and classified as sculpture. 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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