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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Maple Leaves on River

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark brown circular metal object with a rough texture and a central hole. Two elongated oval-shaped cutouts are positioned side by side in the center. The top cutout is vertical and narrow, while the bottom one is horizontal and wider. The object features raised designs resembling maple leaves and stems on the right and lower left sides. Two small brass-colored rivets are located on the lower left. The background transitions from black at the top to dark gray at the bottom.

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900 × 873 px
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