Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>)
Unknown artist
Date: 13th–18th century
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: L. 8 in. (20.3 cm); L. of head 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (2.5 g)
Classification: Archery Equipment-Arrowheads
Culture: Japanese
Gift of Bashford Dean, 1914
Date range
1201 – 1800
Largest dimension
20.3 cm
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