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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts an ancient weapon with a metal head and a long handle. The metal head is triangular with a pointed tip and a wide base. It features an oval-shaped cutout in the center, containing a design resembling a stylized "Y" or "U" shape with curved lines. The metal appears weathered and worn, exhibiting a grayish-brown color with darker spots. A small metal ring connects the head to the handle, which is mostly outside of the frame. The background is solid black. The title is "Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)" and the artist is unidentified.

Artwork Details

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