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Serrated Harpoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark-colored, possibly bronze or copper, serrated harpoon. The harpoon has a pointed tip at the top and a smaller, tapered end at the bottom with a small hole. The body of the harpoon is long and thin with a serrated edge featuring numerous small, triangular teeth. The harpoon has a dark patina with some lighter areas of discoloration visible on its surface. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
1500–500 BCE
Medium
Copper
Culture
India
Dimensions
237 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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