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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
Public Domain
Yes
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