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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal sword hilt collar and pommel. Oval pommel on top and rectangular collar on bottom. Both pieces have herringbone pattern on surface. Floral design with gold and silver flowers and leaves on both pieces.

Artwork details

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