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Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Man with Umbrella and Lantern Watching a Bird; (back) Temple Gate and Pine Tree

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Sword Guard (Tsuba):  (front) Man with Umbrella and Lantern Watching a Bird; (back) Temple Gate and Pine Tree
Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Man with Umbrella and Lantern Watching a Bird; (back) Temple Gate and Pine Tree

Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Man with Umbrella and Lantern Watching a Bird; (back) Temple Gate and Pine Tree

Dateabout 1825, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions2 5/8 × 2 1/4 in. (6.7 × 5.7 cm)
Mediumshibuichi with inlays of gold, silver, copper, bronze and shakudo
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.785
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  • Decorative Arts
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about 1800, Edo Period (1600-1868)

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