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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a sword guard, tsuba, with a circular shape and a central oval cutout. A curved metal design protrudes from the right side featuring a leafy branch with leaves and a flower; the branch extends across the top. The object is made of metal, exhibiting a dark brown patina with areas of lighter brown rust. The background transitions from black at the top to dark gray at the bottom. Some Japanese writing is etched into the oval. The sword guard appears to be an antique piece.

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861 × 900 px
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