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Harpoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark green metal harpoon with a long, narrow, pointed tip and a series of 7 curved prongs or barbs extending from the bottom half, resembling a fish skeleton. A small white square label with the number "13" in black text is placed below and to the right of the harpoon. The harpoon is centered on a beige background. The title of the image is "Harpoon" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1500–500 BCE
Medium
Copper
Culture
India
Dimensions
157 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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