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Sword Pommel (Kashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval pommel with dark brown patina, ovoid in shape and flat; three raised circular designs on surface; gold and green enamel decoration on bottom third; two small holes with copper plugs; side plate visible on left; shadow around edges; against gray background. Sword Pommel (Kashira).

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Iron, polychrome enamel
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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