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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Lion

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a sword guard with a lion design. The guard is oval shaped and made of dark metal, likely iron, with a textured surface and a dark patina. Three oblong holes are cut out in the center for the sword blade. The top of the guard features curved lines and swirls. A lion is embossed on the right side, facing left, with gold inlays for its claws. Two plant designs with gold inlays are at the bottom. The background is black, gradually fading to dark gray at the bottom.

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888 × 900 px
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