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Harpoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze harpoon. The harpoon is long and narrow with a pointed tip. The harpoon has a tang on the right side for attaching a handle. The object has a dark patina with green spots and a rough, uneven edge. The harpoon appears to be old and weathered. It sits on a plain grey background. The artist is unidentified. The title is "Harpoon".

Artwork Details

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