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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
Museum record:
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