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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a close-up of an Arrowhead by Yanone. The object is U-shaped with two long, curved prongs that are flat and wide. The prongs are symmetrical, and their ends are rounded. The prongs meet in the middle at a sharp V-shape. The prongs have a slight lip on the inner edge. The prongs are made of metal and have a silver color with visible signs of wear. The object has a long, thin handle made of metal that appears to be rusty. The background of the image is solid black.

Artwork details

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