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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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