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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) by artist. Two gold-colored metal ornaments in the shape of sword hilts. The top ornament is shaped like a sword with a ribbed grip, a flat crossguard, and a short guard with a rounded end. The bottom ornament has a curved shape resembling a flame or a fish tail. Both ornaments have intricate details. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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