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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown, oval-shaped object with rounded ends, featuring ridged lines across its surface and a flower design in gold and black on left side. A long, thin, black metal piece is laid across the object. Below it, a flat, rectangular piece with a similar design, including ridged lines and a gold and black design.

Artwork Details

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