late 18th-early 19th century
Japan
Object qualities
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Objectweapon: Sword-hilt collar and pommel (Fuchigashira)
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumCopper-gold alloy (shakudЕЌ), gold
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SizeFuchi (a); H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 0.8 oz. (22.7 g); kashira (b); H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); Wt. 0.4 oz. (11.3 g)
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Geography detailsCountry of Origin
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Country today
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Datelate 18th-early 19th century
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CultureJapanese
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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A fuchigashira is a pair of matching sword fittings comprising the fuchi (collar at the base of the grip of the sword hilt) and kashira (pommel cap at the end of a sword hilt).
