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Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical metal object with rounded edges, bronze or brass in color with darker patina. A dog-like creature with a long snout and tail is in the center, lying down or swimming through water. The creature is surrounded by plants on either side. The image depicts a scene in low relief.

Artwork Details

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