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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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