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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a close-up of an arrowhead named "Yanone." The metal object is gray and elongated with a stem at the bottom. The arrowhead is symmetrical with a sharp point at the top. The blade of the arrowhead is wider at the middle and tapers toward the tip and the stem. The metal surface shows signs of aging with spots of rust. The background is black with a white border on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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