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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval black and gold sword hilt collar and pommel, fuchigashira, with a textured surface, adorned with gold embellishments. The top features a cluster of 17 gold stars on the left; a gold wrapped item with a black bow in the center; and a gold sphere with a gold loop and a smaller gold sphere on the right. A black and gold sword hilt is shown below. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
second half 18th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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