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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval and cylindrical metal objects, possibly made of bronze or brass. The oval object is on top and the cylindrical one is on the bottom. Both have a bird-like creature with gold accents. The oval object has a black cylindrical piece in the middle with gold accents. The background is gray. Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel, Fuchigashira.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), iron, gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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