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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) by artist. Two small, identical, symmetrical ornaments. Ornaments are shaped like samurai helmets with two protrusions on either side. Top ornament is primarily black with gold designs. Bottom ornament is primarily gold with black designs. Both have metal craftsmanship. Gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
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