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Sword guard (tsuba)

Sword guard, Bushu schools, circular. Openwork rice stalks in positive silhouette; gold touches. Pierced carved, engraved and damascened; gold damaacening; black patina; rim smooth. Three blade holes. Inscription on obverse; signed Masa? who lived in Bushu.

Date
17th-19th century
In our collection
since May the 8th, 2015 up to now
Dimensions
Dia.2-27/32 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Iron
Price
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Composition
iron46%
atium54%