Title: Sacrifical Axe (Matchu)
Object type: Sacrifical Axe (Matchu)
Date: 17th–18th century
Culture: Indian, Thanjavur
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
Credit line: Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935
Geography: Country of Origin Thanjavur Tamil Nadu  India      
Department: Arms and Armor
Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY