Set of Sword Fittings (Mitokoromono)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Set of sword fittings, artist unknown. Seven metal pieces on a gray background. The large piece on the right is oval with rounded edges. It has a long narrow vertical cutout in the center and a figure on the right side. The figure is wearing a robe with one arm bent at the elbow and the hand across the chest. The figure's hair is short. The piece has dark patina with gold inlays. To the left are six smaller pieces in two rows. Top row has three pieces, one oval and two irregular shapes. The oval piece depicts two people. The left irregular shape depicts two people on a cloud. The right irregular shape depicts two people looking up at a bird on a branch with flowers. The bottom row has three pieces. The left piece is a rectangle with rounded edges and depicts two people. The center piece is an irregular shape depicting two people. The right piece is an elongated oval with a design. All pieces have dark patina with gold and silver inlays. The pieces appear to be made of metal, possibly steel or bronze. The background is a solid light grey color.