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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black oval-shaped metal collar with gold trim at top and bottom. Two birds, one black and one gold, are depicted in mid-air, with the gold bird on the right side and the black bird on the left side. The gold bird faces left, and the black bird faces right. The birds have outstretched wings and appear to be in motion. The background of the collar has a textured surface. Below the oval collar, a black metal pommel is shown. The pommel has a curved top and a flat bottom. A gold design is visible on the left side of the pommel, and a silver design is visible on the right side. The pommel has a textured surface.

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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