Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Japanese

18th century

Not on view

Menuki are a pair of ornamental sword fittings attached to either side of a sword hilt.

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Title: Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)
Date: 18th century
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), silver, gold, copper
Dimensions: L. of each 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Wt. of each 0.3 oz. (8.5 g)
Classification: Sword Furniture-Menuki
Credit Line: Gift of a Trustee of the Museum, 1917
Object Number: 17.208.22a, b
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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