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Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with a raised design on top, depicting a bull or cow's head and torso, facing left; back and front edges have a thin border; textured surface on left side; light gray background. Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi) by artist.

Artwork details

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