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Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Gotō Mitsuyoshi (Shinjō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two metal rooster ornaments, made of silver or gray metal with red and gold details on their combs and beaks. The roosters have textured feathers and gold feet. One rooster faces right and has a long curved tail. The other rooster, below it, faces right and appears to be in mid-stride with one wing raised. Background is light blue-grey.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), silver, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
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