Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

Black metal sword hilt collar and pommel with gold trim and gold designs. The pommel is oval shaped. The collar is circular. Both pieces have a black base color with gold designs. The gold designs on the pommel include a person wearing a headdress and holding a sword, surrounded by decorative elements. The gold designs on the collar include leaves and other foliage. Pieces have a smooth and shiny surface, with visible texture and shadowing. Background is gray.

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

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