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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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