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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon in Waves

Cleveland Museum of Art

The object is a circular, dark brown metal piece with a weathered appearance. It has two oval-shaped holes in the center. The surface features an embossed design of a dragon in waves. The dragon is depicted in a dynamic pose, with gold accents on its body. The waves are illustrated in a swirling pattern around the dragon. The background of the image transitions from dark to light gray. The overall design is intricately detailed, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship. The object appears to be a sword guard, also known as a tsuba.

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900 × 871 px
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