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Sword guard (tsuba)

Sword guard, Bushu schools, circular. Positive silhouette of waterplants along a stream, in relief. Pierced, cartved, engraved and damascened with gold; brown patina; smooth rim. Three blade holes.

Date
17th-19th century
In our collection
since May the 16th, 2014 up to now
Dimensions
Dia.2-13/16 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Iron
Price
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Composition
zinc7%
atium24%
copper69%