Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Two gold-colored metal ornaments with intricate designs. The top ornament features a mythical creature with a long snout and pointed ears, resembling a tiger or dragon. The creature's body is adorned with detailed patterns and has a curved tail. The bottom ornament depicts a humanoid figure holding a fan and a ball. The figure is surrounded by decorative elements, including a fan-like object on the left side. Both ornaments have a mix of shiny and matte finishes, with visible texture and shadowing. They are placed on a plain gray background, with the top ornament positioned above the bottom one. The pair of ornaments are likely meant to be attached to a sword grip. The title of the work is "Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments" or "Menuki". The artist is not visually identified in the image.

Artwork Details

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

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