Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Unknown maker

Medium: Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, brass
Dimensions: L. of each 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); W. of each 13/16 in. (2.1 cm); Wt. of each 0.5 oz. (14.2 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Menuki
Dated: 18th century
Pixels: 3200 × 4000
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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki). 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.