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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal arrowhead with a dragon design, titled "Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)" by the artist Yanone. The arrowhead is made of metal and has a long, narrow shape with a pointed tip. It features a cutout design in the center, showcasing a dragon. The dragon is depicted in a curved, winding shape, with its body extending from the top to the bottom of the cutout. The arrowhead has two curved protrusions on either side near the bottom. A thin metal rod extends from the bottom of the arrowhead. The background of the image is solid black.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1647
Medium:
Iron, steel
Culture:
Japanese, Kyoto
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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