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Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)

19th century
Not on view
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).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: Japanese
  • Medium: Iron, gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
  • Dimensions: Fuchi (a); H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 1.1 oz. (31.2 g); kashira (b); H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); Wt. 0.7 oz. (19.8 g)
  • Classification: Sword Furniture-Fuchi-Kashira
  • Credit Line: Gift of Herman A. E. and Paul C. Jaehne, 1943
  • Object Number: 43.120.1315a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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