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Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a close-up of the tip of an arrowhead called "Yanone". The arrowhead is made of metal and features a long, thin shaft with a pointed tip extending downward out of frame. At the top of the shaft is a short cylindrical piece with a flat top and slightly flared base. The background of the image is solid black. The artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
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