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Sword Guard (Tsuba):  Wave Pattern
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Wave Pattern

Sword Guard (Tsuba): Wave Pattern

ArtistAttributed to Nanashi Japanese
Date18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions4 1/8 × 3 3/4 in. (10.5 × 9.5 cm)
Mediumiron with gold inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.737
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