Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Unknown maker

Medium: Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper
Dimensions: L. of each 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. of each 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Wt. of each 0.3 oz. (8.5 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.