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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal sword-hilt collar and pommel. The collar is rectangular with a textured surface featuring small holes and gold inlays of plants. A metal frog protrudes from the center. The pommel is oval with a textured surface and gold accents. It features a design with a dark-colored bird-like creature, a long beak, and curved claws.

Artwork details

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