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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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