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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval metal piece with a bird design, featuring a bird in flight and another bird; metal piece is dark with some gold accents. A long, rectangular metal piece with a wavy design and gold accents.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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