Sword Hilt Ornament

21677

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Native Name Menuki
Object Number 21677
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Gold | Shakudo
Description

One of a pair of which the other is 21994. Gold on shakudo (see 52-4-1). Representing arrows and clustered plum blossoms -- symbols of the life of a Samurai.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1899

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