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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval and rectangular metal pieces with a dark brown patina. The oval piece features a relief design of a recumbent mythical creature with horns on the right side. A gold line bisects the oval on the right side. A tendril-like design with gold dots is on the left. The rectangular piece depicts a similar creature emerging from waves on the right with gold accents.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron, gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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