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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
Museum record:
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