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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two parts of a sword hilt collar and pommel, titled "Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)" by an unknown artist. The top piece is an oval pommel with a white background visible through cutouts. The pommel has a black base with gold-colored metal designs of leaves and a bird. The bottom piece is a collar with a black base and gold-colored metal designs of people and foliage. Both pieces have intricate designs and are made of metal. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium:
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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