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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira) by unknown artist. The image shows two black metal pieces. The top piece is oval-shaped and flat. The bottom piece is rectangular and flat. Both pieces have a raised pattern of connected ovals. The background is light gray. The pieces cast shadows on the background. The oval piece has a gold-colored edge. The edges of both pieces are rough.

Artwork details

Date:
1789–1876
Medium:
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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