Sword Guard

21673

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Tsuba
Object Number 21673
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Shakudo | Gold
Inscription Language Japanese Language
Description

Made of shakudo (see 52-4-1) with details in gold: ancient Chinese warrior- hero in rocky landscape. Signed.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1899

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