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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal object titled "Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)" by artist unknown. The object is symmetrical and long, oriented vertically. The top is shaped like an arrowhead, with a pointed tip and two curved prongs on either side. Below the arrowhead is an oval shape with a stem connecting it to the arrowhead and a long, thin handle. Inside the oval is a design consisting of a spade and a heart, stacked on top of each other. The entire object appears to be made of metal, with a silver or gray color and a weathered appearance. The background of the image is solid black.

Artwork details

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