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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Cherry Blossoms on River

Cleveland Museum of Art

The object is an octagonal sword guard with curved sides and pointed top, made of dark brown metal. Three oval-shaped holes are arranged vertically in the center. The surface features an embossed design of cherry blossoms and curved waves. The background is dark, transitioning from black to gray at the bottom.

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Dimensions
900 × 885 px
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