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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two dark brown metal pieces with gold accents. The top piece is oval and features a raised design of a man with long hair and beard. The man appears to be wearing a robe and has his right arm raised. The man's face is looking to his right. The bottom piece is rectangular and features a raised design of curled lines and shapes. The background of the image is gray. The image appears to show a sword-hilt collar and pommel by Fuchigashira.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron, gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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