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Set of Sword Fittings (Mitokoromono)

Gotō Renjō (Mitsutomo)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, thin sword fitting with a tapered end; gold-colored metal; black background on center section; gold-colored design on center section featuring foliage; small gold-colored hook at one end; on a light blue background. Title: Set of Sword Fittings (Mitokoromono) Artist: Gotō Renjō (Mitsutomo)

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
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