

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)
Copper-colored pair of sword-grip ornaments in the shape of tigers by artist unknown. Two tigers lying down with legs outstretched. The top tiger has mouth closed and faces right; the bottom tiger faces left with mouth open, showing teeth. Both have yellow eyes and black stripes or spots. Black inlays on claws. Background is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Copper, gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
- Culture
- Japanese
- Dimensions
- 600 × 480 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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