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Tortoise-shaped Sword-Grip Ornament (Menuki)

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period

(1615-1868)
Medium
gilt bronze
Credit Line
Bequest of Maud Eells Corning 1992.378
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A gold ornament depicts a creature with a tortoise shell and a long, ridged tail. Facing left, the head features an animalistic snout and small ears. Four clawed limbs extend from a textured body beneath a shell marked with hexagonal patterns. A large tail of parallel ridges sweeps to the right, terminating in three pointed tips. The entire piece has a bright gold finish, highlighting the contrast of textures.

Tortoise-shaped Sword-Grip Ornament (Menuki)

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)

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