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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black metal sword-hilt collar and pommel with gold inlays depicting leaves and a bird on a branch; oval pommel and round collar; two gold clasps on pommel; background gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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