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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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