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Sword Pommel (Kashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and gold sword pommel with intricate design, featuring a central circular gold accent surrounded by gold details on a black background, and a textured surface with raised gold patterns.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1615–1868
Medium:
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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