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Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Grasshopper Clinging to Blade of Kaya (uralia grass); (back) Crescent and Kaya

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Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Grasshopper Clinging to Blade of Kaya (uralia grass); (back) Crescent and Kaya

Artist Kaneharu (Japanese)
Date1750-1800
Dimensions3 7/16 × 3 5/16 in. (8.7 × 8.4 cm)
Mediumiron, gold, and shibuichi
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.747
Not on View
DescriptionAizu style. Shibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.
Sword Guard (tsuba)
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
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mid-18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)

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