Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki)

Date18th century

MediumCopper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), silver, gold

DimensionsMenuki (a); L. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); Wt. 0.5 oz. (14.2 g); menuki (b); L. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Wt. 0.4 oz. (11.3 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Menuki

Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1938

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