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Sword guard (tsuba)

Sword guard, Choshu school, oval. Low relief dragon emerging from clouds; head on obverse; tail on reverse. Carved and engraved design; smooth rim; brown patina; gold inlays. Inscribed on obverse; signed Tomo?

Date
18th century
In our collection
since June the 2nd, 2017 up to now
Dimensions
Dia.2-14/16 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Iron
Price
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Composition
iron43%
zinc33%
cadmium24%