Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Eagle above Waves; (back) Monkey in Tree with Storm Cloud Above
Date: mid-19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions:
2 7/8 × 2 3/4 in. (7.3 × 7 cm)
Medium: iron and shibuichi with gold and copper inlays
Place of Origin: Japan
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1912.780
DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.
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