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Arrowhead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows Arrowhead by Donald Lipski. The photograph features an old, dark-colored metal arrowhead against a plain background. The arrowhead is centered and oriented vertically, with the pointed end facing downwards. It has a long, thin shaft and two triangular barbs on either side near the top. The surface of the arrowhead appears weathered and textured. The background is a light grey color.

Artwork details

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