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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with a wide, flat, triangular head and a long handle, resembling a shovel or spade; the metal part has a distinctive shape with a curved top edge and a V-shaped cutout in the center; the metal is weathered and worn with visible signs of aging and use; the handle appears to be made of wood or another organic material with some red writing or marking on it; black background. Title: Arrowhead (Yanone) Artist: Unknown

Artwork Details

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