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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a silver-colored metal object with two prongs on the end of a stick. The metal prongs are triangular and symmetrical, resembling an arrowhead with the point facing down. The prongs are wide and curved outward slightly, with the outer edges tapering to a point. The metal has a grayish tint and shows signs of wear, with small dark spots scattered across the surface. The stick or handle is made of wood and has a brownish color with visible signs of wear and tear, including darker spots and discoloration. The background of the image is solid black. The title of the image is "Arrowhead (Yanone)" by the artist Yanone.

Artwork Details

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