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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped top with a black and gold speckled design; crossed swords on surface. Rectangular bottom with the same speckled design and floral pattern.

Artwork details

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