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Arrowhead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with a long, thin, pointed end and a wider, flat, leaf-shaped end. The object is made of metal, with a silver color and visible signs of wear and tear, including rust spots and scratches. The leaf-shaped end has a pointed tip at the top and a narrow neck where it meets the long, thin part. The long, thin part is tapered to a point at the bottom. The background is plain and light gray. The object is titled "Arrowhead" by an artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 18th–19th century
Medium:
Iron
Culture:
probably Tibetan or Chinese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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More from probably Tibetan or Chinese