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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal arrowhead with a long, narrow point and broad, flat base. The arrowhead has a teardrop-shaped hole in the center, symmetrical about the vertical axis. The metal is gray with darker spots and patches of rust or corrosion. The arrowhead tapers to a narrow point at the bottom where a long, thin shaft or handle extends downward. The background is solid black. The arrowhead is titled "Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)" by artist "<i>Yanone</i>".

Artwork Details

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