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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped object on top and a rectangular object on the bottom. Both objects have dark brown base with black and gold inlays. The oval object has a textured surface and features gold and brown inlays. The rectangular object has a more intricate design with various shapes and patterns. The background is gray. Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel, Fuchigashira.

Artwork details

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