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Harpoon head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Harpoon head by Unknown. Light brown harpoon head with a cylindrical base and five triangular prongs stacked on top of each other, becoming smaller towards the top, against a light gray background. The object has a rough texture and exhibits darker brown and black spots. The prongs have a flat base and taper to a point. The base of the object has a rounded end. The object is centered in the image, casting a faint shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bone
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
405 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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