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Written by: Layla VolkovContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 43279
Anonymous, Shang dynasty (c. 1600–c. 1046 BCE)Axe
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Shang dynasty (c. 1600–c. 1046 BCE) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1766–1045 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | China, Shang dynasty (c. 1600–c. 1046 BCE) |
| Medium | bronze |
| Dimensions | Overall: 21.2 x 14.2 cm (8 3/8 x 5 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Metalwork |
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