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Sword Guard (Tsuba):  Confucius, Buddha, and Laotsu Boiling a Pot of Vinegar
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Confucius, Buddha, and Laotsu Boiling a Pot of Vinegar

Sword Guard (Tsuba): Confucius, Buddha, and Laotsu Boiling a Pot of Vinegar

Dateabout 1835, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 1/4 × 3 1/8 in. (8.3 × 7.9 cm)
Mediumsteel with gold inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.767
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