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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two black metal sword parts with gold inlays. Top part is oval-shaped and flat with an etched dragonfly design, featuring a brown circle on its back. Bottom part is rectangular and thick with a dragonfly and leaf design. Both parts have similar designs with dragonflies and leaves. Background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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