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Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal collar with a raised design, rectangular shape, hollow interior, rounded edges, gold inlays depicting plants and a figure, worn appearance with visible patina. Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi) by Unspecified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1615–1868
Medium:
Iron, gold, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi)
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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