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Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Rabbit near Stream; (back) Autumn Grasses and Flowers

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Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Rabbit near Stream; (back) Autumn Grasses and Flowers

Dateabout 1800, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions2 15/16 × 2 1/2 in. (7.5 × 6.4 cm)
Mediumbrass with inlays of gold, silver, copper, and shibuichi
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.786
Not on View
DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and one-fourth part gold.
Sword Guard (Tsuba):  Fisherman Watching Two Men in Fairy Tale; (back) Waves
Gyokuryuken, also called Katsuhiro
about 1825-1850, Edo Period (1600-1868)

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