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Sword Guard (Tsuba): Design of Perforated Aoi Leaf and Rope and Flower Motif
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Sword Guard (Tsuba): Design of Perforated Aoi Leaf and Rope and Flower Motif

Place of OriginJapan
DateEdo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions2 15/16 × 2 7/8 in. (7.5 × 7.3 cm)
Mediumiron with brass inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.822
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  • Decorative Arts
Sword Guard (Tsuba):  Lattice Windows, Pines, and Autumn Flowers
Tahei Akao family
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sword Guard (Tsuba):  Gourd Vines
Masatsugu
mid-18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Leaf Scroll Design
Kitae-danjiro
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sword Guard (Tsuba):  (front) Rabbit near Stream; (back) Autumn Grasses and Flowers
Mitsuoki of the Otsuki School
about 1800, Edo Period (1600-1868)

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