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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
Museum record:
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