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Harpoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze harpoon by artist unknown titled "Harpoon". The object is long and thin with a pointed tip, resembling a fish or a leaf with serrated edges on one side. The harpoon has multiple barbs on one side. The entire object has a green patina with areas of darker and lighter green, and some brown spots. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1500–1000 BCE
Medium
Copper
Culture
India
Dimensions
599 × 281 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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