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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two gold-colored metal ornaments in the shape of roosters, one above the other. The top rooster faces right, the bottom rooster faces left. Both have detailed feathers, comb, and beak. Their legs are tucked underneath their bodies. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

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