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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spearhead with a long, narrow, pointed tip and a straight edge on both sides. A groove runs along the center of the blade. The base of the blade is flared and has a short, tapered section that connects to a long, thin shaft. The spearhead is made of a silver-colored metal with visible signs of wear and tear. The background is solid black. The spearhead is by the artist Yanone and titled Arrowhead.

Artwork details

Date:
15th–16th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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