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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored, ornamental sword-grip ornaments, pair of, resembling flowers with multiple leaves. Ornaments are symmetrical and feature a central floral design. Leaves extend outwards from the center in various directions. Background is gray.

Artwork details

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

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