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Sword Guard (Tsuba): Geometric Patterns

Place of OriginJapan
DateEdo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Mediumshakudo inlaid with gold
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.808
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DescriptionShakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.
Sword Guard (Tsuba):  Flower Pattern
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sword Guard (Tsuba):  Stylized Flower Pattern
Odawara School
early 19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kozuka: (front) Animals; (back) inscription on textured gold ground
Goto Mitsuyuki
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sword Guard (Tsuba):  Engraved Scroll Pattern
early 19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)

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