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1894.94

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Sword Guard (Tsuba): Crescent Moon with Chrysanthemums

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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

Sword Guard (Tsuba): Crescent Moon with Chrysanthemums

Creation Date

1603-1868

Century

17th-19th century

Dimensions

3 1/2 in. x 3 1/16 in. x 1/8 in. (8.89 cm x 7.78 cm x 0.32 cm)

Classification

Arms and Armor

Creation Place

Asia, Japan

Medium and Support

sentoku (copper alloy)

Credit Line

Gift of the Misses Harriet Sarah and Mary Sophia Walker

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1894.94

Additional Media

Additional Image reverse
reverse