Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Birds in Bamboo

Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Birds in Bamboo by artist. Round metal guard with a dark brown patina. Central oval-shaped hole with rounded triangular opening. Two smaller circular holes on either side. Decorated with raised images of birds and bamboo. Birds positioned around the guard, some perched on bamboo, others in flight. Bamboo stems and leaves carved throughout. Birds have detailed feathers and beaks. Guard has a textured, weathered appearance. Dark background transitions from black at top to light gray at bottom.

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Dimensions: 900 × 865 px
Museum Record: View original

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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Birds in Bamboo

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