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Harpoon head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Harpoon head by unknown artist. A light brown harpoon head on a gray background. The harpoon head has a pointed tip and a slightly rounded top. It has a long, thin, tapered body with a series of sharp, diagonal ridges along its length. The ridges are more pronounced near the tip and become less defined towards the top. There is a section of black writing on the top half. The background is solid gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bone
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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