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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Copper-colored sword hilt collar and pommel. The pommel is a rounded rectangle with semi-circular ends. A monster or demon with yellow eyes, fangs, and horns is etched on the pommel with gold leaf. The collar is rounded rectangle with straight ends. A similar creature is etched on the collar with gold leaf.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Copper, gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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