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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The metal object, titled "Arrowhead" by artist Yanone, resembles an arrowhead with a long, thin shaft extending from the bottom. The object is made of silver-colored metal and features a pointed tip. It has a wide, triangular shape with a rounded base. The object has a decorative design with an oval cutout in the center. Inside the oval cutout is a symmetrical design with pointed shapes on either side. Below the oval cutout are two circular cutouts, each featuring four-leaf clover-like designs. The background of the image is black, providing contrast to the silver-colored metal object.

Artwork Details

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