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Sword Pommel (Kashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped pommel, dark brown with a textured surface resembling worn metal; a grotesque face with bulging eyes, sharp teeth, and a snarling expression on the front; two gold-colored rings attached on either side of the face; background plain grey. Sword Pommel (Kashira) by Unspecified.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1615–1868
Medium:
Iron, copper, gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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