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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal arrowhead with a long thin handle; the head is triangular with the base of the triangle facing the handle, pointed end facing out; the interior of the arrowhead features a design of a standing humanoid figure and floral elements; the exterior of the arrowhead features a simple ridge along both sides; where the arrowhead meets the handle, there are decorative scalloped edges; background is black; title: Arrowhead (Yanone); artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

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