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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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