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Perforated Axe
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Perforated Axe

TitlePerforated Axe
MediumStone
ClassificationHardstone
OriginChina China
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Barbara and William Karatz Gift, 2001
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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Dated to 31st century BCE. Explore the wider set of works from the 31st century BCE held in the archive.

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