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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown sword-hilt collar and pommel. Oval pommel on top has gold inlaid design featuring building, mountain, and what appears to be rain or lightning bolts. Bottom piece, sword-hilt collar, is long and rectangular with rounded edges; features gold inlaid design of tree, animal, building, and fence. Both pieces have similar dark brown patina with gold inlays and are set against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Bronze, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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