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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a spearhead titled "Arrowhead (Yanone)" by the artist. The spearhead is long and narrow with a pointed tip. It is wider in the middle and tapers to the point. A slight groove runs along the shaft. The spearhead metal is gray and shows signs of wear. A short collar or socket is at the base. The long, thin shaft is brown. The background is solid black.

Artwork Details

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