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Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front and back) Grapes

Dateearly 17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Mediumiron
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.727
Not on View
DescriptionPerforated iron.
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