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Sword guard (tsuba)

Sword guard, nearly circular. Low relief Buddhist patriarch, Daruma, at half-length on obverse; fly whisk on reverse; surface rough; raised rim. Carved, engraved, and inlaid design; gold, silver and copper inlays; brown patina; rim rough.

Date
18th century
In our collection
since January the 16th, 2011 up to now
Dimensions
Dia.3-1/4 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Iron
Price
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Composition
cadmium64%
copper9%
atium3%
iron24%