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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Cherry Blossoms

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a circular, dark brown metal object with a central cutout and two oval-shaped cutouts on either side. The object features several etched designs, including a long, thin shape in the center; two small flower-like shapes, one on each side; and several horizontal lines at the bottom. The background of the image is dark gray, gradually lightening towards the bottom. The object appears to be a sword guard. It has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. The etched designs on the object resemble cherry blossoms.

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900 × 888 px
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