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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a metal arrowhead with a long, thin, pointed blade and a short tang. The blade is silver-colored and has a slight curve to it, with a sharp point at the tip. The base of the blade is wider than the tip and has a slight notch on either side. The tang is short and thin, and appears to be made of a darker metal than the blade. The background of the image is solid black. The artist of this piece is Yanone, and the title is "Arrowhead".

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 479 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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