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

Umetada Motoshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver ceremonial arrowhead in a U-shape with a rounded rectangular top. The arrowhead features etched designs, including a figure in a kimono on the left and bamboo on the right. A loop of brown leather with two metal pieces attached to it is at the top. One metal piece is rounded with Japanese characters. The background is black.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1645
Medium:
Iron, gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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