Pair of Menuki (Hilt Ornaments)

Goto Unjo

Caption

Goto Unjo (Japanese). Pair of Menuki (Hilt Ornaments), 18th–19th century. Shakudo, gold, Each: 1 3/16 x 1/2 in. (3 x 1.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Leighton R. Longhi, 74.202.6a-b.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Artist

Goto Unjo

Title

Pair of Menuki (Hilt Ornaments)

Date

18th–19th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Shakudo, gold

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

Each: 1 3/16 x 1/2 in. (3 x 1.2 cm)

Signatures

Signed: "Goto Unjo"

Credit Line

Gift of Leighton R. Longhi

Accession Number

74.202.6a-b

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