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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Yanone Arrowhead by artist unknown, features a worn, silver-colored metal object with a long, thin handle extending from the bottom. The metal object has two curved, pointed sections on either side, resembling an arrowhead. The object is shaped like a triangle with the base facing downwards and has a small, heart-shaped hole on each side near the base. The metal is scratched and worn, showing signs of aging. The background of the image is solid black.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Steel
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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