Black sword fitting with rounded rectangular shape and tapering end. Small metal loop at one end. Decorated with inlaid gold and copper designs depicting two animals, possibly a bird and a mythical creature or a second bird, on a dark background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- mid–late 18th century
- Medium
- Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper
- Culture
- Japanese
- Dimensions
- 599 × 337 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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