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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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