Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Two small metal ornaments, Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) by artist unknown. The ornaments are identical in shape but mirrored and feature a figure riding an animal. The top ornament has a dark-colored body with gold accents, while the bottom one has a gold body with dark accents. Both figures wear a hat and a robe; they hold an item in one hand and have the other hand raised. The animals appear to have four legs and a long snout; the top one has a long tail. The background is a plain light gray color.

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Date:: 18th century
Medium:: Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), silver, gold
Culture:: Japanese
Dimensions:: 600 × 480 px
Museum record:: View original

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