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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two pieces of metal, likely part of a sword hilt. Top piece is oval shaped and flat with a flower design. The flower design has a round center and wavy lines extending out. The edge has scalloped gold trim, and the center of the flower has a raised gold bird on the right. A large bird with outstretched wings on a raised section on the left. Bottom piece is rectangular and long. The top left is triangular with raised dots. A bird with outstretched wings sits on top, with a long curved beak. A curved line extends from the right side of the bird. The background is gray.

Artwork details

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