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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with a long, thin handle and a wide, flat head. The head is arched at the top. A flower-like shape cut out of the metal in the center, with five petal-like shapes. The metal is gray and shows signs of wear and aging, with darker spots and discoloration. The background is solid black. The object is titled "Arrowhead (Yanone)" by the artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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