Jul 11, 2018
Jul 11, 2018

Sword-hilt with Phoenix Head Ring Pommel

Sword-hilt with Phoenix Head Ring Pommel

単鳳環頭大刀柄頭

500s

Japan, Kofun period

(c. AD 300-710)

Gilt bronze

Overall: 7.6 x 6.6 cm (3 x 2 5/8 in.)

Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1990.83

Location

See also
Collection: 
Japanese Art
Department: 
Japanese Art
Type of artwork: 
Metalwork
Medium: 
Gilt bronze

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