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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown metal sword-hilt collar and pommel. Oval pommel on top, cylindrical collar on bottom. Both have similar designs. Designs feature curved black lines and gold inlays depicting leaves and stems with seeds. Background gray.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Copper, gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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