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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, identical in shape and design. Elongated oval shape with a rounded end and a tapered end. Tapered ends have a cylindrical section in the middle. Ornate floral designs adorn the cylindrical sections and tapered ends. The floral designs feature flowers, leaves, and stems. The ornaments are positioned with the tapered ends pointing to the right. Light gray background.

Artwork details

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