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Sword Pommel (Kashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black sword pommel and handle, featuring gold dragon and phoenix designs. The pommel is oval shaped and has a gold dragon design on top with a black flower. The handle is rectangular and features a gold bird with spread wings and gold floral motifs on either side.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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