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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal sword-hilt collar and pommel with gold and copper inlays. The collar and pommel are decorated with a design of leaves and flowers. The collar is positioned above the pommel, both are oriented horizontally. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Iron, gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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