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Sword guard (tsuba)

Sword guard, School of Soten of Hikone, circular. High relief and openwork design showing two sages in a rocky landscape near a stream; figures facing obverse. Pierced, carved, engraved, and inlaid design; silver and copper inlays; brown patina; rim smooth. Three blade holes; one plugged.

Date
17th-18th century
In our collection
since December the 1st, 2009 up to now
Dimensions
Dia.3-5/32 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Iron
Price
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Composition
oxygen9%
atium64%
copper25%
zinc0%
cadmium0%
iron2%