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Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Eagle above Waves; (back) Monkey in Tree with Storm Cloud Above

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Sword Guard (Tsuba):  (front) Eagle above Waves; (back) Monkey in Tree with Storm Cloud Above
Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Eagle above Waves; (back) Monkey in Tree with Storm Cloud Above

Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Eagle above Waves; (back) Monkey in Tree with Storm Cloud Above

Place of OriginJapan
Datemid-19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions2 7/8 × 2 3/4 in. (7.3 × 7 cm)
Mediumiron and shibuichi with gold and copper inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.780
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  • Decorative Arts
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about 1825-1850, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Rinsendo Mitsumasa
mid-18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Mitsuoki of the Otsuki School
about 1800, Edo Period (1600-1868)

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