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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Cleveland Museum of Art

A sword guard (Tsuba) made of dark-colored metal with a textured surface and three holes; the central hole is elongated and the other two are irregularly shaped, with a rough, uneven edge. The object features a predominantly dark brown hue with areas of discoloration. The background is gray and fades to black.

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900 × 876 px
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