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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a metal object known as Arrowhead (Yanone), created by an unknown artist. The object features a long, thin handle made of metal with a twisted design. The handle supports a heart-shaped cutout with two prongs on either side at the top, which is connected to a spade-shaped cutout. The spade shape has a pointed bottom and two curved sides that taper to a point at the top, resembling a spade or an arrowhead. The metal object exhibits a gray color with visible signs of wear and aging, including dark spots. The background of the image is a solid black color.

Artwork Details

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