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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal spearhead with elongated, pointed shape and narrow, tapered tip. The spearhead is silver-colored with visible signs of wear and discoloration. A long, thin ridge runs down the center, with two concave sections on either side that narrow towards the tip. The base of the spearhead has a short, flared section where it meets a brown, cylindrical shaft. The background is solid black. The title is "Arrowhead (Yanone)" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
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