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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two black and gold metal pieces, likely sword hilt collar and pommel, with samurai designs. The top piece is oval-shaped, featuring a black base with a gold edge and a textured surface. It showcases a raised gold and black design depicting a samurai warrior wearing armor and holding a sword, accompanied by additional designs. The bottom piece is long and rectangular, with a flat top and bottom, and a black base with a gold edge. It features a raised gold and black design of a samurai warrior wearing armor and holding a sword. Both pieces have a similar design theme and color scheme, suggesting they are related or part of a set. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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