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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Arrowhead (Yanone) by an unknown artist shows a close-up view of a metal arrowhead with a long, narrow, pointed tip and a forked base. The arrowhead is made of silver or gray metal with a worn appearance, exhibiting signs of aging or use. It features a long, thin, rectangular hole at its base. The handle of the arrow is partially visible, appearing to be made of a similar metal. The background is black, with a white bar at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

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