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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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