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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two gold-colored, symmetrical ornaments. Ornate, curved designs. Resembling dragons or mythical creatures. Three-dimensional. Curled tails, swirly patterns. Small, pointed protrusions on ends. Set against a gray background.

Artwork Details

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