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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).
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Title: Sword-Hilt Collar (Fuchi)
Date: ca. 1615–1868
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Iron, gold
Dimensions: H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 0.5 oz. (14.2 g)
Classification: Sword Furniture-Fuchi-Kashira
Credit Line: Gift of Bashford Dean, 1919
Accession Number: 19.154.109
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