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Sword guard (tsuba)

Sword guard, roughly octagonal. Low relief landscape showing geese flying over a reedy moor, near mountains on obverse; sailboat, hut and tree on reverse; radial surface hammer-pattern, Forged, carved, engraved and inlaid design; gold and copper inlays; brown patina; rim grained. Three blade holes.

Date
18th century
In our collection
since May the 3rd, 2009 up to now
Dimensions
Dia.3-7/16 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Iron
Price
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Composition
oxygen58%
iron35%
atium0%
copper2%
cadmium5%