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Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric sword-hilt collar, oval top piece with gold lizard and black flower and gold leaves; lower rectangular piece with gold bird, gold leaves; black ties on right side.

Artwork Details

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