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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval and rectangular objects with a black background and gold and black horse designs. The oval object has a textured surface. The horses are depicted in various poses, some gold and some black. The rectangular object has a similar design but with a more limited color palette. Both objects have a metallic appearance. They are positioned one above the other. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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