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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of gold-colored metal ornaments, menuki. Two identical figures. Figures are people wearing loose-fitting robes, carrying baskets on back and tools in right hand. The basket has an intricate design. The people have topknots. The ornaments are symmetrical. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

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