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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark brown sword-hilt collar and pommel. The pommel is oval-shaped and has a snail shell design on it. The top and bottom have a short, rounded ridge with small bumps along the length. The collar is rectangular and has a snake design on the right side. The snake has a braided texture. The background of the image is light gray. The image shows the pieces separated, with the pommel above the collar.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 19th century
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), silver, copper, gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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