Sacrifical Axe (Matchu)

17th–18th century

Date

17th–18th century

Culture or place

Indian, Thanjavur

Medium

Steel

Size

H. 15 11/16 in. (39.8 cm); H. of blade 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 9.1 oz. (1618.8 g)

Type

Shafted Weapons

Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Licence

Public domain: free to use, no permission needed