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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Plovers in Waves

Cleveland Museum of Art

Round, dark brown metal object with a textured surface. Two oval-shaped holes are cut out from the center, one larger than the other. The object features a design of waves and three birds. The waves are depicted in a curved line at the bottom, with some areas of lighter brown coloration. The birds are positioned near the top. The object has a rough, weathered appearance with visible scratches and marks on its surface.

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888 × 900 px
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