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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Arrowhead (Yanone) by artist unknown. The image is a close-up of an old, gray metal object. The object has a long, thin handle and a wide, teardrop-shaped head. The head of the object has a small, curvy hole near the bottom. The object appears to be made of metal, possibly silver or steel, and has a worn, weathered appearance with darker spots and discoloration throughout. The background of the image is solid black.

Artwork details

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