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1904.83.6

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Sword Guard (Tsuba): Birds with Waves

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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

Sword Guard (Tsuba): Birds with Waves

Creation Date

1603-1868

Century

17th-19th century

Dimensions

2 1/2 in. x 2 in. x 1/4 in. (6.35 cm x 5.08 cm x 0.64 cm)

Classification

Arms and Armor

Creation Place

Asia, Japan

Medium and Support

sentoku (copper alloy)

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Mary Sophia Walker

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1904.83.6

Additional Media

Additional Image overall, reverse
overall, reverse