Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Unknown maker

Medium: Gold
Dimensions: Menuki (a); L. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Wt. 0.1 oz. (2.8 g); menuki (b); L. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Wt. 0.1 oz. (2.8 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Menuki
Dated: 18th century
Pixels: 4000 × 3200
SHA-256: a90c4737ed32f552…
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Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki). 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.