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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 floral designs. The pommel is oval-shaped, and the collar is rectangular. Both pieces have a floral pattern featuring gold flowers and leaves on a dark brown background. The flowers have multiple petals and are surrounded by leaves and stems. The gold designs are raised and appear to be inlaid or etched into the metal. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

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