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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark brown metal sword guard with rounded shape and scalloped edges. Two central holes, one oval on left and one elongated on right. Decorations on right feature a stem with a spherical ornament and two long leaves or feathers; a wavy line on bottom left resembling a snake or vine. Metal surface textured with visible signs of aging and wear. Background is dark, transitioning from black to gray. Title: Sword Guard (Tsuba).

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Dimensions
892 × 900 px
Museum Record
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