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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal arrowhead with two Asian characters etched in it. The arrowhead is made of a gray metal and is shaped like a teardrop. It has a long, thin handle attached to it. The handle is also made of the same gray metal. The background of the image is black. The arrowhead is positioned in the center of the image. The two Asian characters are etched in the center of the arrowhead. They are black and appear to be a symbol or logo. The title of the image is "Arrowhead (Yanone)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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