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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a silver-colored, pointed object labeled as "Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)" by artist Yanone. The object has a long, thin, cylindrical base that tapers into a wide, flat, triangular head with a pointed tip. The base appears to be made of a dark brown or reddish-brown material, possibly wood or metal with a reddish-brown coating, and has a rough texture. The silver-colored part of the object is smooth and shiny, with some small imperfections visible on its surface. The background of the image is solid black, providing high contrast with the object. The overall appearance suggests that the object is an arrowhead, likely used for historical or cultural purposes. The object is centered in the image.

Artwork details

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