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Sword Pommel (Kashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped pommel with a dark brown, rusted metal surface and a textured appearance. The pommel has two small gold-colored metal pieces on either side. A small gold-colored insect and three gold dots are on the right side. A thin gold-colored line and a small metal piece are on the bottom. The background is light gray. The pommel is titled "Sword Pommel (Kashira)" and likely made by artist Goto.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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