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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Arrowhead (Yanone) by an unknown artist is a gray metal object with a long, thin handle. The object has a triangular head with a pointed tip, widening towards the flat base. A small circular hole in the center resembles a rounded heart shape, surrounded by etched metallic lines. The object's surface exhibits visible wear and discoloration. The background of the image is black.

Artwork Details

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