Bushu school sword guard with lotus leaves
Artist: Unknown Japanese
circular. Openwork lotus leaves with worm holes; full relief in positive silhouette; gold tendrils. Pierced, carved, and damascening; brown patina; rim varied. Three blade holes. Inscription on obverse.
- Date
- 17th-19th century
- In our collection
- since February the 14th, 2010 up to now
- Dimensions
- 2 15/16 in. (7.46 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
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- Composition
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oxygen 97% cadmium 1% atium 2%