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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal sword-hilt collar and pommel, dark blue with gold. Top piece oval-shaped with gold design on top. Bottom piece rectangular, depicting building with pointed roof under tree.

Artwork Details

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