Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

Two bronze parts, a pommel and a fuchigashira. The pommel is oval shaped and dark brown in color. The pommel has a black center and a brown border. The black center features a face-like design with yellow eyes and a red mouth outlined in gold. The fuchigashira is rectangular. The fuchigashira features a red and black mask-like design with yellow eyes. The mask-like design on the fuchigashira has black eyebrows and a black mustache. The fuchigashira features etchings resembling hands on both sides of the mask. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

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

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