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Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two parts of a sword hilt collar, titled 'Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi)' by an unknown artist. The top part is an oval-shaped piece with a dark brown or black color and a rough texture. It has gold inlays and appears to be made of metal. The bottom part is a cylindrical piece with a flat top and bottom, also dark brown or black with gold inlays. The background of the image is a solid gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the two pieces. The pieces appear to be made of metal and have a textured surface. The overall appearance suggests that they are old and possibly antique.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Iron, gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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