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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two views of a dark brown metal sword-hilt collar and pommel. The oval pommel is on top and a rectangular collar is on the bottom. Both have a raised design featuring a panther-like creature with yellow or gold eyes and gold accents. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

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