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Sword Guard

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a circular, dark-colored metal object. The object is a sword guard, also known as a tsuba. The tsuba has a dark brown or black color with a rough texture. The tsuba is circular in shape. There are several cutouts in the center and around the edge. The central cutout is an elongated oval shape. There are two crossed swords at the bottom. There are curved lines and shapes resembling bamboo or other plants on the top and sides. The background is dark gray to black, fading to white on the right side. The artist and title of the tsuba are not visible.

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889 × 900 px
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