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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Round, flat, dark brown metal object with a raised edge. The object has three cut-out sections: one on the left that is roughly triangular with a curved top; one in the center that is long and tapered; and one on the right that is oval shaped. The surface features a design with gold-colored floral patterns and swirling lines. The background of the image is dark gray, transitioning to black at the top.

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Dimensions:
900 × 871 px
Museum record:
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