Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
Date:
ca. 1761
Object Number:
1954.179a-d
Medium:
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Stone ax head
Object Number:
1920.111
Date:
1500-1700
Medium:
Stone
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. ( 10.8 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Stone ax head; triangular blade with rounded point; grooved band above rounded base.
Gallery Label:
This ax head was found near Highland Falls in Orange County, New York.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
