Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Samurai and His Attendant, Stream with Bridge, and Temple Gate (torii); (back) Rock and Trees
Date: mid-19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions:
2 5/8 × 2 1/4 in. (6.7 × 5.7 cm)
Medium: shibuichi with inlays of gold, silver, copper, and shakudo
Place of Origin: Japan
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1912.790
DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold. Shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold. Nobuyuki style.
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