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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pair of gold-colored metal objects. The objects are identical and symmetrical. Each object has a long, thin rectangular bar with a circular medallion in the center. The rectangular bars are positioned horizontally and have a thin vertical line running down the middle. The circular medallions feature an embossed design of a flower or plant with curved petals and a stem. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The objects are likely a pair of sword-grip ornaments, also known as menuki, created by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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