Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi)

Metal collar, dark gray with a rounded rectangular shape and flat top and bottom. Three monkeys are on the right side. The central monkey sits on its haunches, head turned to the right. Its right arm points down while the left arm points up. Two smaller monkeys flank it on either side. All three have copper-colored faces. A small metal knob protrudes from the left side. The background is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date: ca. 1615–1868
Medium: Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper
Culture: Japanese
Dimensions: 600 × 480 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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