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Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Mount Fuji and Falcon with Waves below; (back) Eggplant with Waves below

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Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Mount Fuji and Falcon with Waves below; (back) Eggplant with Waves below

Dateabout 1825-1850, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 13/16 × 3 5/8 in. (9.7 × 9.2 cm)
Mediumiron
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.771
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Collections
  • Decorative Arts
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