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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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