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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and gold sword-hilt collar and pommel with a design of koi fish and water plants. The pommel is oval shaped. The collar is rectangular and flat with rounded corners. The koi fish are laying horizontally, facing left. The fish have black scales and gold accents. The fish have gold eyes. The water plants have gold details. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

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