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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an arrowhead by Yanone, titled "Arrowhead (Yanone)". The arrowhead is silver and triangular, with a wide, flat base and two pointed sides that meet at the top. The base of the triangle is notched, with two curved sections on either side. The metal is weathered and worn, with darker spots and discoloration throughout. A small section of the shaft is visible at the bottom, with a short collar separating it from the arrowhead. The background is solid black.

Artwork Details

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