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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two black metal sword hilt collar and pommel, oval-shaped, with gold floral designs and birds. The top piece, pommel, has a raised bird design in the center, surrounded by gold flowers and leaves. The bottom piece, collar, has similar designs with two birds. Both pieces have a textured background. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

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