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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval and rectangular dark gray metal pieces with gold accents. The oval piece has a textured surface and features a design of raised branches and flowers with gold inlays. The rectangular piece also has a textured surface and a similar design of raised branches and flowers with gold inlays. The background is light gray. Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira) by artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), silver
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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