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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) by artist. Two black and gold figurines of men with muscular build and dark hair, adorned with a gold crown-like structure on their heads. The figures have gold accents and wear a gold cloth wrapped around their waists. Their right hands are raised with palms facing outwards and to the side of their bodies. Their left hands are positioned near their chests. The figures are barefoot and have similar facial features, including dark eyes and mouths. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, brass
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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