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Harpoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal harpoon with a long, narrow, pointed blade and a curved barb at the end. The blade has a slight narrowing near the tip. A short, thin cylindrical protrusion on each side near the top. A small handle or grip area is visible at the bottom. The background is a plain beige wall. Title: Harpoon. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1500–500 BCE
Medium
Copper
Culture
India
Dimensions
167 × 622 px
Public Domain
Yes
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