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Arrowhead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows an antique, metal arrowhead with a long shaft. The arrowhead is made of dark-colored metal, possibly iron or steel, and has a triangular shape with two pointed sides that converge to a point at the tip. The base of the arrowhead is narrow and has a small collar. The long shaft is thin and tapers slightly towards the tip. The background is a light gray color. The arrowhead titled "Arrowhead" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
possibly 15th–17th century
Medium:
Iron
Culture:
probably Tibetan
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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