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Sword Guard (Tsuba): Rice Stalk in Circular Design

Place of OriginJapan
Datelate 18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions2 7/8 × 2 11/16 in. (7.3 × 6.8 cm)
Mediumiron
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.746
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Collections
  • Decorative Arts
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