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Sword guard (tsuba)

Sword Guard, Jakushi school, quadrilobed. Low relief of moutainous landscape; boatmen and pavilions on obverse and reverse. Carved and engraved design; gold and copper inlays and damascening; brown patina; rough rim. Three blade holes.

Date
18th century
In our collection
since January the 24th, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
Dia.3-6/16 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Iron
Price
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Composition
iron49%
zinc3%
copper12%
cadmium31%
atium5%