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Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Gotō Teijō (Mitsumasa)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two gold-colored, elongated, ornamental pieces with intricate designs. The top piece features a dragon-like creature and floral motifs. The bottom piece depicts a bird amidst foliage. Both pieces have a textured surface and are set against a light blue background. They are positioned one above the other, oriented horizontally. The pieces have a similar shape and size.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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