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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two gold-colored metal ornaments in the shape of floral designs. Each ornament consists of a curved stem with leaves and flowers. The top ornament has one flower on the right with a large center and several leaves on the left. The bottom ornament has two flowers and more leaves. The ornaments are placed on a gray background. Title: Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki). Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

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