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Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal collar, rectangular, slightly curved, dark gray color. Two figures, appears to be men, protruding from surface. Figures have dark hair and wear gray clothing with yellow trim. Left figure sits with elbow on knee, hand up to face. Right figure points to side, arm extended. Yellow accents on clothing. Gray background.

Artwork details

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