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Sword Guard (Tsuba): Two Paint Brushes, Ink Stone, and Tubular Box

Date17th century
Dimensions2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Mediumiron with gold and silver
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.757
Not on View
DescriptionPerforated iron.
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