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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver arrowhead with a long, thin shaft and a pointed tip. The arrowhead is shaped like a triangle with a rounded base. A four-petal flower design is cut out of the center. The metal is weathered and shows signs of aging. A short inscription is etched into the metal near the base. The background is solid black. The artist is Yanone. The title of the piece is Arrowhead.

Artwork Details

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