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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black, oval-shaped metal object with a textured surface. Two parts: top is egg-shaped; bottom is flat and rectangular. Top has a diagonal seam in the middle. Both parts have small, raised designs of birds and plants. The designs are made of gold, silver, and copper. Birds have detailed features, including feathers and beaks. The metal objects have a small lip around the edges. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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