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Sword guard (tsuba)

Sword guard, Omori school, four-sided. Flat relief lotus plant in blossom and insect on obverse; pine twigs and seeds (?) on reverse. Etched, engraved and inlaid design; gold and silver inlays; gray surface; rim smooth. Three blade holes. Inscribed on obverse and reverse.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since June the 30th, 2017 up to now
Dimensions
Dia.2-3/4 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
Steel
Price
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Composition
atium88%
zinc11%
cadmium0%
copper1%