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Ceremonial Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

Umetada Motoshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver ceremonial arrowhead in the shape of a triangular shield with a flat top; decorative handle at top; engraved scene on both sides, depicting people in long, flowing robes.

Artwork Details

Date
dated August 1645
Medium
Steel
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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