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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with a long, thin handle and a wide, flat, pointed head. The head has a distinctive shape with two pointed sections on either side and a teardrop-shaped hole in the center. The metal appears weathered and worn with visible signs of aging and use. The background is solid black. Title: Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>). Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
probably 16th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
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