Harpoon head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Harpoon head by unknown artist. The image shows a long, narrow, pointed object with a tapered tip, resembling a harpoon or spearhead. The object is tan with darker brown spots and appears to be made of stone or bone. It has a rough texture and is inscribed with four black symbols, likely Chinese characters. The background is a plain light gray color. The object is centered in the image, with a subtle shadow underneath.