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Javelin (Nageya) with Sheath

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a javelin and a sheath. The javelin has a black metal point with a slight curve near the tip. The shaft is made of light-colored wood with black and red bands around it. There are two feathers attached to the bottom of the shaft. A dark cord wraps around the bottom. The sheath is made of a textured gold material. It is shaped like a cylinder with a tapered end. The sheath is positioned to the left of the javelin. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1615–1868
Medium:
Ivory, feather, wood
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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