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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical base with engraved bamboo design on dark metal and matching oval top with engraved leaves on dark metal, gold stand visible between base and top.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi)
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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