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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Traveler

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark brown, circular sword guard with a weathered appearance. Central cut-out is teardrop-shaped with the pointed end facing down. A second, oval cut-out is to the left. A figure of a traveler wearing a conical straw hat and traditional clothing is on the bottom right side. The figure is made of a darker metal and adorned with gold accents. Gold inlays are on the bottom left and top of the sword guard. Background transitions from dark gray to black.

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900 × 892 px
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