Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

Black metal sword-hilt collar and pommel with gold and brown inlays. The pommel is oval shaped and features a lying down brown and gold animal, possibly a deer or a rabbit, surrounded by gold leafy vines on a black background. The collar is rectangular and features two raised circular designs, possibly animals, surrounded by gold leafy vines on a black background. Both pieces have a textured surface. The background is gray.

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

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