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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two gold-colored metal ornaments, symmetrical and identical except for mirrored design, feature a dragon's head with an open mouth and protruding tongue. The dragon's head is surrounded by a spiky, flame-like border. The ornaments are oval-shaped with a flat bottom and pointed top. They are displayed on a light gray background.

Artwork details

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