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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a trident head, titled "Arrowhead (Yanone)" by an unknown artist. The trident head is made of metal and has three prongs. The prongs are triangular and symmetrical, with the two outer prongs being slightly curved inward. The prongs are connected at the base by a curved piece of metal with decorative wave-like designs. The center of the trident head has a floral design. The long handle is partially visible, with some writing or engraving on it. The background of the image is black.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1645
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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