Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The image shows two black and gold sword-hilt collar and pommel, also known as fuchigashira. The top piece is an oval shape, while the bottom piece is long and rectangular. Both pieces are black with gold accents. The gold accents depict a bee with its wings spread out. The bee has a black and gold striped abdomen. The top piece shows the bee from the side with its head facing right; the bottom piece shows the bee from the front. The background of the image is light gray. The pieces cast a slight shadow on the background.