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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon, Lion, and Sea Monster

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark brown metal object, circular shape. Central oval hole with rounded edges. Left side of circle features a bird-like creature with outstretched wings on top of a humanoid figure. Right side features a dragon on top of a sea monster. Border of circle features interlocking geometric patterns. Background transitions from black to gray.

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Dimensions
855 × 900 px
Museum Record
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