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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metallic gray spearhead with a long, narrow, pointed tip and a slot running down the center; the slot is wider at the base and tapers to a point. The base of the spearhead is shaped like a shallow "W", with two small protrusions on either side at the bottom. The spearhead appears to have a dark brown or black metal tang extending from the base. The surface of the spearhead is weathered with dark spots. The background is solid black. The spearhead titled "Arrowhead (Yanone)" is by the artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
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