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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden pair of sword-grip ornaments in the shape of birds in flight, bodies curved downward, beaks open, wings outstretched with detailed feathers, legs and talons extended behind.

Artwork details

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