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Ceremonial Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

Umetada Yoshinobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored ceremonial arrowhead with a pointed oval shape. The arrowhead is open in the center with curved prongs on both sides at the bottom. A figure with long hair and a long dress is depicted in the center. The figure has their arms outstretched and appears to be surrounded by flames. The object has a long thin handle. The background of the image is black.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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