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

Umetada Motoshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with a pointed tip and two curved prongs at the top resembling an arrowhead. The object has a long, thin handle. The top section features an intricate design with a plant and leaves. The plant design is more detailed near the top and simpler near the bottom. The object appears to be made of metal with a silver or gray color. The background is black.

Artwork details

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