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Sword guard (tsuba)

Sword guard, Yokoya school, circular. Engraved design of horse standing beneath a pine tree on obverse; pine tree on a rocky slope on reverse. Black patina; thin brass rim smooth. Three blade holes.

Date
18th century
In our collection
since April the 9th, 2013 up to now
Dimensions
Dia.2-27/32 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Copper
Price
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Composition
atium97%
copper2%
oxygen1%