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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal sword-hilt collar and pommel. The pommel oval and flat, adorned with a house roof scene featuring windows in yellow and a tree with white blossoms in relief. The collar rectangular, showcasing a fan and other items amidst wavy lines and foliage in gold, black, and copper inlays on a dark metal base.

Artwork details

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