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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
Public Domain
Yes
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