“Axe-shaped Implement” (1200–1519) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Axe-shaped Implement

Axe-shaped Implement

TitleAxe-shaped Implement
Date1200–1519 13th century
Mediumcast and hammered copper
ClassificationMetalwork
OriginMexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec Mexico
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineAxe-shaped Implement, 1200–1519. Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec. Cast and hammered copper; overall: 10 x 14.5 cm (3 15/16 x 5 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Gruener, 1990.217
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Axe-shaped Implement” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1200–1519. It is executed in cast and hammered copper and classified as metalwork. 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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Updated 2026-09-05