When was "Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)" created?

This artwork was created late 16th–early 17th century.

What medium is "Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)"?

Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira) is Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold.

Yes, Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

late 16th–early 17th century

Medium

Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold

Dimensions

Fuchi (a); H. 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm); Wt. 0.8 oz. (22.7 g); kashira (b); H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Wt. 0.4 oz. (11.3 g)

Classification

Sword Furniture-Fuchi-Kashira

Culture

Japanese

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Gift of Herman A. E. and Paul C. Jaehne, by exchange, 2008

Accession Number

2008.165.2a, b