Sword-Hilt Pommel (Kashira)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Sword-Hilt Pommel by Kashira. Oval-shaped pommel with a dark brown or black color. The pommel features a textured surface that resembles scales. A gold-colored metal design adorns the pommel, consisting of swirling patterns and floral motifs, including leaves and flowers. The design is more prominent on the bottom half of the pommel. The top half has a more subdued design, with a small square or rectangle shape and some etched lines. The background of the image is dark gray to black, which helps to highlight the pommel's details. The pommel appears to be made of metal, possibly iron or steel, with gold inlays or decorations. The overall shape and design suggest a traditional Japanese sword pommel.