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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a metal object titled "Arrowhead (Yanone)" by an unknown artist. The object is long and thin with a rounded end, resembling a spoon or mirror; the rounded end is wider than the handle. The handle is narrow and appears to be made of metal, with a slight widening near the base of the rounded end. The object is positioned vertically in the center of the image, with the rounded end facing upwards. The background is solid black. The object appears to have signs of aging or wear, with visible discoloration and spots on its surface. The handle extends below the bottom edge of the image.

Artwork details

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