Sword Guard (Tsuba) of an Ancient Slung Sword (tachi): (front) Ferry Approaching Shoreline; (back) Ferry and Its Passengers Leave Shore
Artist: Rozayemon Hosono (Japanese)
Date: Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions:
2 3/8 × 2 in. (6 × 5.1 cm)
Medium: shakudo with inlays of gold, silver, and copper
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1912.803
DescriptionShakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.
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