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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two black and gold metal pieces. The top piece oval shaped, the bottom piece rectangular. The oval piece is viewed from the top. Both pieces have a wavy pattern and depict birds. The background is gray with a shadow underneath. The artist is unknown but the piece is referred to as a sword-hilt collar and pommel.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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