Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki) by Artist Unknown. Two metal ornaments in the shape of deer. The top ornament depicts a recumbent deer in brown metal with white spots; its head is raised and turned to the left. The bottom ornament depicts a recumbent stag in bronze-colored metal with golden antlers and white spots; the stag's head is turned to the right; its right front leg is extended. Both ornaments have a flat back. Gray background.

Artwork Details

Date: 19th century
Medium: Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper, gold. copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
Culture: Japanese
Dimensions: 600 × 480 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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