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Sword Pommel (Kashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal sword pommel, oval in shape, featuring raised design of a creature with long tail and two eyes made of gold or brass. The pommel appears to be made of weathered metal with visible signs of aging. A second piece, likely the pommel's side, is shown below, displaying more raised designs. Background is gray with a shadow beneath the pieces. Sword Pommel (Kashira), artist not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron, gold, silver
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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