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Set of Sword Fittings (Mitokoromono)

Gotō Sōjō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Set of sword fittings with a black and gold color scheme. The set consists of four pieces. The top piece is a black rectangular block with gold edges and a gold design in the center. To the right are two small gold pieces side by side, each with a floral design. The bottom piece is long and thin with a black center section and gold ends, featuring a gold design on the black section. The background is white. The artist is Gotō Sōjō and the object is titled "Set of Sword Fittings (Mitokoromono)".

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th–early 16th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 424 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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