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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal sword hilt collar and pommel, likely made of bronze or brass, with a dark brown patina. The pommel is oval shaped. The pommel features a bird with brown body with yellow spots and gold legs and beak. The bird appears to be jumping or flying over an object. The collar is cylindrical with a design on the outside. The design on the collar appears to match the design on the pommel. The background of the image is gray. The image shows both pieces side by side. The artist is unknown. The title of the piece is "Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)".

Artwork Details

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