18th century
Japan
Object qualities
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Objectweapon: Pair of sword-grip ornaments (Menuki)
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumGold
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SizeL. of each 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Wt. of each 0.2 oz. (5.7 g)
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Geography detailsCountry of Origin
Japan -
Country today
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Date18th century
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CultureJapanese
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Menuki are a pair of ornamental sword fittings attached to either side of a sword hilt.