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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of an arrowhead called "Yanone". The arrowhead is made of metal and has a dark gray color with visible signs of aging and wear. The head of the arrowhead is triangular and wider at the top than at the bottom. A flower-shaped cutout is visible in the center of the arrowhead. The long, thin shaft of the arrowhead extends from the bottom center of the triangular head. The background of the image is black.

Artwork details

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