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Sword Guard (Tsuba): Boat beneath Bridge and Birds Flying over Water

Artist Naoshiga Okamoto School (Japanese)
Date17th century
Dimensions3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Mediumiron
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.756
Not on View
DescriptionPerforated iron.
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