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

Umetada Motoshige

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver ceremonial arrowhead with a Y-shaped design. The arrowhead features a curved, open top with a pointed bottom. Intricate engravings adorn the piece, including a bird on the right side and a bird-like creature on the left. A dragon-like creature faces right at the bottom center. Floral patterns are also engraved throughout. A long, thin metal piece extends from the bottom. The background is black.

Artwork Details

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