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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two dark brown, oval and rectangular metal pieces. The oval piece is on top and the rectangular piece is on the bottom. Both pieces feature an insect design with gold and light brown details. The insect has large wings with gold veins, a brown body, and six legs. The background of the image is gray. The pieces appear to be a sword-hilt collar and pommel, also known as fuchigashira, created by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

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