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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal arrowhead with a pointed tip and a flat base. The arrowhead is silver-colored and elongated with a slight curve on both sides. The top is pointed; the base tapers to a short neck. There is a teardrop-shaped hole cut out at the base. The arrowhead shows signs of wear, with several small spots and marks visible on its surface. The long, thin handle is made of darker metal and shows heavy rust. The background is a solid dark color. The title is "Arrowhead (Yanone)" by the artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
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