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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) by Artist Unknown. Two small, gold-colored metal ornaments. The top one is shaped like a fish, with a large eye on the side of its head, small fins on its back and tail, and scales covering its body. The bottom one is shaped like a scallop shell with lines radiating from the hinge and a small protrusion at the top. Both ornaments are lying on a plain gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
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