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Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with curved top and bottom edges, dark gray with a rough texture and gold inlays; gold designs on right side resembling flowers or plants, similar etched designs on left side; two small gold pieces on sides. Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi) by artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1615–1868
Medium:
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), silver, gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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