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Sword guard (tsuba)

Sword guard, Higo school, circular. Openwork design of plum trees in blossom; positive silhouette; relief; gold elements. Pierced, carved, engraved, and damascened design; gold damascening; brown patina; smooth rim. Two blade holes (?).

Date
17th-18th century
In our collection
since June the 6th, 2008 up to now
Dimensions
Diam.2-7/8 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Iron
Price
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Composition
cadmium63%
atium22%
oxygen11%
copper2%
iron1%
zinc1%