Sword guard of Kinko riding on a fish
Artist: Unknown Japanese
Sword guard, circular. Positive silhouette of the sage Kinko riding on a fish among tossing waves; eye of fish and belt of sage gold. Pierced, carved, and engraved design; gold inlays; brown patina; smooth rim. Three blade holes
- Date
- 17th-19th century
- In our collection
- since May the 10th, 2008 up to now
- Dimensions
- 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron, gold
- Price
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- Composition
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oxygen 7% iron 93%