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Lion-shaped Sword-Grip Ornament (Menuki)

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period

(1615-1868)
Medium
gilt bronze
Credit Line
Bequest of Maud Eells Corning 1992.379
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A gilt bronze ornament depicts a mythical lion in a dynamic crouch, its head lowered toward the right while one hind leg is raised toward the top left. Intricate, coiled curls form a dense mane and tail. Ribbed textures and small indented dots detail the muscular limbs and torso. The entire surface has a polished gold finish, and the face features a wide snout and prominent, rounded eyes.

Lion-shaped Sword-Grip Ornament (Menuki)

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)

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