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Sword guard (tsuba)

Sword guard, Nara school, circular. Relief plum tree in blossom; main branch on obverse; fallen blossoms on reverse. Carved, engraved and inlaid design; gold, silver and sentoku alloy inlays; grayish patina; smooth rim. Three blade holes.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since May the 6th, 2017 up to now
Dimensions
Dia.3 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Brass
Price
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Composition
cadmium67%
zinc1%
copper32%