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Whistling Arrowhead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with leaf-shaped top and long thin shaft. The leaf-shaped top is gray with a gold design in the center and along the edges. The design consists of a central stem with wavy lines extending from it, resembling a plant or flower. The gold design is outlined in a thin gold line. The shaft is long and thin, tapering to a point at the bottom. The background is a solid light grey color. The object is titled "Whistling Arrowhead" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Iron, gold
Culture
Chinese or Tibetan
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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