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Sword Guard (Tsuba) in the Form of a Tiger

Sword Guard (Tsuba) in the Form of a Tiger

Artist Hagiya Katsuhira (Japanese)
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions2 1/4 × 1 3/4 in. (5.7 × 4.4 cm)
Mediumbrass with gold inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.821
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