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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal arrowhead with a long, thin, tapered point at the top. The main body is shaped like a teardrop with the pointed end facing down. There is a diamond-shaped cutout in the center of the teardrop, with a smaller diamond cutout inside it. The metal appears weathered and has a rough texture. A narrow shaft extends from the bottom. The background is solid black. Title: Arrowhead (Yanone). Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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