Ceremonial Arrowhead (<i>Yanone</i>) 17th century

"Ceremonial Arrowhead (Yanone)" is a 17th-century work by Japanese smith Umetada Yoshinobu. This ceremonial arrowhead, crafted from metal, features a detailed and intricate design. The arrowhead is shaped like a crescent moon, adorned with the image of a mythical creature, Yanone, with a human-like form. The arrowhead's design, characterized by precise details and symbolic figures, represents the artistic and cultural sophistication of Japanese craftsmanship during the Edo period. It is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.