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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
Public Domain
Yes
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