Sacrifical Axe (Matchu)

Medium

Steel

Dimensions

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)

Classification

Shafted Weapons

Culture

Indian, Thanjavur

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

Accession Number

36.25.1279

Rights

Public Domain