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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
Museum record:
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