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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two gold-colored metal ornaments in the shape of birds with outstretched wings, one above the other on a gray background; the top ornament depicts a bird with a long curved beak and a wavy tail, while the bottom ornament shows a bird with a shorter beak and a more detailed wing, accompanied by a flame-like design underneath. Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki), artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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