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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal sword hilt collar and pommel, oval and cylindrical in shape. The pommel is oval with a gold trim around the edge and small gold and blue inlaid designs. The collar is cylindrical with a pattern of gold and blue inlaid designs. The background is light gray, with shadows underneath both pieces. The designs are floral.

Artwork details

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