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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
Museum record:
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