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Twelve Arrows

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Twelve Arrows by Unidentified Artist. Twelve arrows arranged in four horizontal rows of three. Arrows have wooden shafts with varying degrees of wear and tear. Each arrow has a metal tip. The tips are mostly black and some have a slight point. The arrows are laid out on a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date: 16th–18th century
Medium: Iron, wood (reed or bamboo), feathers
Culture: Tibetan
Dimensions: 599 × 403 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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