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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a close-up of an arrowhead. The arrowhead is made of metal, likely silver or gray in color, with visible signs of wear. The object has a long, thin shaft that extends from the bottom edge of the image and a wider, teardrop-shaped head. The head of the arrowhead is smooth with a slight curvature. There are some darker spots on its surface. The background of the image is solid black. Title: Arrowhead (Yanone). Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 479 px
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