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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped pommel and collar for a sword hilt. The pommel is on top and the collar is on the bottom. Both pieces are black with a band of circular floral designs on the middle third. The flowers have gold centers. The floral designs are gold, dark brown, and black. The pommel and collar are on a light gray background.

Artwork details

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