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Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi)

A fuchi is a collar that is mounted at the base of the grip of a sword hilt, usually made as part of a set with a matching kashira (pommel cap).

Credit: Gift of Bashford Dean, 1919

18th century
Iron, gold, silver
3.7cm
19.154.108
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019

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