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Harpoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Harpoon by an unknown artist. The object is a dark green color with visible rust spots, resembling a harpoon or spearhead. It has a long, thin, tapered point at the top, tapering down to a smaller point at the bottom. The object is symmetrical, with a central ridge running down the middle. There are 7 short, triangular barbs protruding from the bottom half. The background is a light beige color.

Artwork details

Date:
1500–500 BCE
Medium:
Copper
Culture:
India
Dimensions:
161 × 622 px
Museum record:
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