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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) by artist. Two small metal ornaments, one gold and one silver in color. The silver ornament shaped like a rat with a long tail and small eyes, facing left. The gold ornament shaped like a mouse with a long tail, small eyes, and facing right. Both ornaments have a smooth surface and appear to be made of metal. Gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 479 px
Museum record:
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