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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an arrowhead titled "Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)" by artist Yanone. The arrowhead is made of gray metal with a darker patina on its surface. The arrowhead is teardrop shaped with the pointed end facing up. The base of the arrowhead has two protrusions on either side that narrow into a thin neck, attaching to a straight shaft. The main body of the arrowhead features a black background with a central line running down the middle and symmetrical curved shapes on either side. 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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