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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features the spearhead titled "Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)" by the artist "<i>Honjo Masamune</i>". The spearhead is silver with a pointed tip. A decorative element is visible on the spearhead; it features a black shape with wavy edges in the middle and a white design within the shape. The white design resembles a flower or a lotus with multiple petals. A long, thin, dark brown or rusty metal shaft extends from the bottom of the spearhead. The overall background of the image is black.

Artwork Details

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