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Harpoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Four metal harpoon points, "Harpoon" by unknown artist. The harpoon points are arranged in a row. They are made of dark gray metal with a weathered appearance. The points are long and narrow with a pointed tip. Each point has a long, thin shaft. Along the shaft, there are several barb-like protrusions on either side. The barbs are curved and hook-like. The points vary slightly in size and shape. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

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