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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped metal object with a textured surface, exhibiting a predominantly gray coloration. A dark blue circular area on the left side. A gold-colored fish on the right side. The object has a small handle on top. A rectangular metal object below, featuring wavy lines and a dark-colored bird or animal with yellow eyes.

Artwork details

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