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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black metal sword hilt collar and pommel with gold designs. The pommel is oval-shaped and the collar is cylindrical. Both have intricate gold designs including flowers, leaves, insects, and a bird. Gold details have texture. Background is light gray.

Artwork Details

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