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Sword guard (tsuba)

Sword guard, Jakushi school, cricular. Low relief mountain landscape with golden geese flying past a gold-crested peak under a silver crescent moon on obverse; mountain and wave pattern on reverse. Carved and pierced design; gold and silver inlays; brown patina; smooth rim. Three blade holes.

Date
18th century
In our collection
since November the 25th, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
Dia.3-7/16 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Iron
Price
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Composition
copper72%
oxygen28%