

Whistling Arrow
The image shows a wooden object titled "Whistling Arrow" by an unknown artist. The object consists of two symmetrical parts that are connected by a metal hinge in the middle. The object is shaped like a shoe or a boat with a rounded top and a flat bottom. The wood is light brown with darker brown streaks. The top half of each part is shaped like an arch. The left part has 3 small figurines standing on a shelf. The right part has 2 figurines standing on a shelf. The figurines are small and appear to be made of wood or stone. The background of the image is gray. The object appears to be an antique or a traditional item, possibly used for ceremonial or decorative purposes.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1807
- Medium:
- Wood and pigments
- Culture:
- Japanese
- Dimensions:
- 500 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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