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1985.53.973

Arrowhead of brown chert, with short barbs. [El.B 16/12/2013]

1985.53.973

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Collection type
Object
Description
Arrowhead of brown chert, with short barbs. [El.B 16/12/2013]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1985
Date collected
by 1985
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Chert Stone, Process Flaked
Dimensions
Width: max 13 mm, Length: max 17 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.53.973
Research and responses

A group of flint arrow-heads was found in the Hildburgh amulet collection, but I have not found any references to arrow-heads being used as amulets in Japan. [El.B 20/12/2013]

Search terms: Archery Weapon, Religion, Arrow-head, Amulet

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