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Sword Guard (Tsuba): Window and Three Flying Geese

Artist Shoami (Japanese)
Datelate 17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions2 11/16 × 2 9/16 in. (6.8 × 6.5 cm)
Mediumiron
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.724
Not on View
DescriptionPerforated iron.
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