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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark brown sword guard with gold floral designs and curved shape. The guard has a central oval opening, with a teardrop-shaped cutout in the middle. Eight curved protrusions extend from the center, each with a rounded tip. Gold inlays are applied in a swirling pattern, resembling vines with leaves and flowers. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

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882 × 900 px
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