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Hand Spear (Nage-yari) or Javelin (Te-yari) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, thin object with a pointed metal tip and a handle. The handle is wrapped with brown cord and has a reddish-brown color at the bottom. There are also some yellow and orange stripes near the top of the handle. A short, thin metal piece is located just below the metal tip. To the left of the long object is a dark brown, cylindrical cover. The background is white. The object is a Hand Spear or Javelin with Sheath.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel, wood, cane
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
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