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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal sword-hilt collar and pommel. Oval pommel on top, rectangular collar on bottom. The pommel features a crouching dragon with yellow gold accents. The collar has a design resembling leaves or a spider web in yellow gold. Both pieces are dark brown. Gray background.

Artwork details

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