Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other
Ax
Description
Bronze or copper alloy
AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06
Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.
The image shows parts of a chariot, including wheels and axles.
The artifact is composed of metallic components likely used for a chariot or vehicle from ancient Egypt. The upper part is a long cylindrical axle, while below are curved components that seem to fit around wheels. The style and preservation suggest these were significant for their time, possibly indicating advanced craftsmanship.
unclear
unknown
good
Materials
bronzeiron
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