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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The photograph shows ten ancient metal artifacts laid out on a white surface. The top row, from left to right, contains: - A small metal object with a triangular-shaped top and short cylindrical base, labeled "18." - A long, thin, cylindrical object with metal bands, labeled "16." - A small, broken metal object with a metal band, labeled "15-1." - Four long, thin, pointed metal objects with varying degrees of damage and surface texture, labeled "14.," and "13." from right to left. The bottom row, from left to right, contains: - A small, flat, pointed metal object with a rounded top, labeled "19." - A large, irregularly shaped piece of metal with a rough surface, labeled "17." - A small, broken metal object resembling a human head or animal, labeled "15-2."

Artwork Details

Date
before 700
Medium
Iron
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 461 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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