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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a spearhead titled "Arrowhead (Yanone)" by an unknown artist. The spearhead is long and narrow with a sharp tip. Two small bumps are on either side of the spearhead, a short distance from the tip. A flared metal collar encircles the spearhead at its base. The spearhead is attached to a straight, thin shaft. The shaft has a brown and gold color with a textured surface. The background is solid black.

Artwork details

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