Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Unknown maker

Medium: Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper, gold
Dimensions: Menuki (a); L. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Wt. 0.2 oz. (5.7 g); menuki (b); L. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); Wt. 0.2 oz. (5.7 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Menuki
Dated: 18th century
Pixels: 3987 × 3190
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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki). 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.