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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black metal sword hilt collar and pommel with gold inlays. The pommel is oval shaped and the collar is rectangular. Both have a design of a gold fish on a black background with wave-like lines. The fish have detailed scales and fins. The collar also features an inlaid brown object on the left. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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