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Javelin with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, thin, black object with brown and orange wrapping; metal point. Long, thin sheath; black. The object, titled "Javelin with Sheath", by the artist, contains a metal blade; one side sharpened. The object's handle is wrapped with brown and orange material. A small hole is visible on the handle. The sheath is open at one end. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Lacquer, cane
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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