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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a spear or axe head titled "Arrowhead (Yanone)" by artist Yanone. The spearhead is made of metal, appears weathered with dark spots and lighter patches giving it a mottled appearance, and has a distinctive Y-shaped design with two pointed tips at the top that curve slightly outward. The shaft is made of wood or another organic material, with vertical orange text along its length. The background is solid black.

Artwork Details

Date
13th–18th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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