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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal sword-hilt collar and pommel, oval and cylindrical in shape. The oval pommel features a relief design of a man and a dog-like creature. The man wears a long, flowing robe and has a bald head with a long white beard; he sits cross-legged on top of the creature. The creature has a dog-like head with a long snout and pointed ears; it has the body of a fish with a long curving tail. Gold-colored details highlight the design. The cylindrical collar has a relief design depicting people and various creatures. A bearded man wearing a conical hat and a flowing robe sits cross-legged. He is surrounded by two pig-like creatures on the left and right; both creatures have long snouts. A bird-like creature with large wings sits on the man's right shoulder. Gold-colored details highlight the design. Background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Iron, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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