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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black metal sword hilt collar and pommel with gold designs. The collar is oval and the pommel is rectangular with rounded edges. Gold designs include a honeycomb pattern with stars and a plant-like pattern. The collar and pommel have a similar design. The background is gray.

Artwork details

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