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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped metal piece with textured surface, featuring a vine design in black and gold. Two rectangular metal pieces on bottom with same texture and vine design.

Artwork details

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