Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Unknown maker

Medium: Copper, gold
Dimensions: Menuki (a); L. 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm); Wt. 0.3 oz. (8.5 g); menuki (b); L. 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm); Wt. 0.4 oz. (11.3 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Menuki
Dated: 18th century
Pixels: 4000 × 3200
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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki). 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.