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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 "<i>Unknown</i>". The gray metal object has a long, thin, tapered shaft and a wide, flat, pointed tip. The tip is symmetrical, with a slight curve on both sides near the point. The base of the tip is indented on both sides where it meets the shaft. There are engravings on the surface of the metal. The background of the image is black with small white specks scattered throughout.

Artwork Details

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