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Unknown
Adze300 B.C.-150 A.D.

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Heavily corroded bronze axe head with a wide crescent blade and rectangular socket projection, covered in gray mineralization and turquoise patina

Unknown, Adze, 300 B.C.-150 A.D., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Jon and Cari Markell in appreciation of Dr. Stephen Markel, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Adze
Place Made
Thailand, Ban Chiang culture
Date Made
300 B.C.-150 A.D.
Medium
Copper alloy
Dimensions
4 1/8 x 5 3/4 x 1 in. (10.47 x 14.6 x 2.54 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Jon and Cari Markell in appreciation of Dr. Stephen Markel
Accession Number
AC1998.257.5
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art