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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
Museum record:
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