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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal sword hilt collar and pommel. Oval pommel on top features an elephant design in gold. Collar below features the same elephant design. Both pieces have additional gold designs. The pommel is positioned on top of the collar against a gray background.

Artwork Details

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