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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pair of gold-colored metal ornaments. The ornaments are shaped like animal heads. They are pointed at the front and have a long snout. The top ornament is more detailed, with a design that resembles fur or hair on top of its head. The bottom ornament has a more textured surface and a small spike protruding from the back. Both ornaments have a small post or prong on the top and bottom. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The ornaments are centered in the image, one above the other.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
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