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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an ancient Japanese weapon called "Arrowhead (Yanone)". The weapon is long and narrow with a pointed tip. It has a slight narrowing or "waist" about one-third of the way down from the tip and then tapers again where it meets the shaft. The metal is gray and shows signs of aging or wear, with visible discoloration and possible rust near the bottom. The background of the image is solid black. The overall appearance suggests it is an old, possibly historical, weapon.

Artwork details

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