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Harpoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Four pointed metal objects with multiple barbs, resembling harpoons, are arranged vertically in a row. The objects are dark gray and have a weathered appearance. They have a long, thin, tapered point at the top, and a series of curved barbs along the bottom two-thirds of the objects. The barbs are evenly spaced and protrude from the main body of each object. The background is a light grey color. The title of the image is "Harpoon" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
1500–500 BCE
Medium:
Copper
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
599 × 543 px
Museum record:
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