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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a circular object, a Sword Guard (Tsuba) by an unknown artist. The object is dark brown with visible signs of aging and wear, including lighter brown spots and discoloration. The object has a large central hole with a trapezoidal shape and rough, rusted edges. The circular object has a thin border with a square design inside; the square has rounded corners and thin, straight lines. The square contains engraved designs on all four sides. The background is dark at the top and gradually lightens towards the bottom.

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900 × 892 px
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