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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts an ancient metal spearhead titled "Arrowhead (Yanone)" by artist unknown. The spearhead is triangular with a pointed tip and two pointed bottom corners. A long, narrow oval shape is cut out from the center. The spearhead appears to be made of metal, showing signs of aging with visible discoloration and wear. It has a long, thin shaft attached to the bottom. The background is black.

Artwork Details

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