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Harpoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ancient bronze harpoon with green patina; long, narrow, triangular blade; four barb-like prongs along bottom half; string tied around bottom; white tag with blue and black writing attached to string. Harpoon by Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1500–500 BCE
Medium
Copper
Culture
India
Dimensions
258 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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