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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped metal piece with a bird design, featuring a dark brown patina and gold accents. The top part has an oval shape with a protrusion on one end and a bird relief on the other. Two gold rings are on the left side. The bottom part is a cylindrical band with a bird design and gold accents. A gold line curves around the band's right side. Small metal decorations are on the left. The background is gray. Title: Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira). Artist not specified.

Artwork details

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