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Preview image of work. sentoku (copper alloy) with ishime finish,  Sword Guard (Tsuba):  Birds with Waves 885

1904.83.11

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Sword Guard (Tsuba): Birds with Waves

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Artist

Artist Unidentified

Title

Sword Guard (Tsuba): Birds with Waves

Creation Date

1789-1868

Century

18th-19th century

Dimensions

2 3/8 in. x 2 3/8 in. (6.03 cm. x 6 cm.)

Classification

Arms and Armor

Creation Place

Asia, Japan

Medium and Support

sentoku (copper alloy) with ishime finish

Credit Line

Bequest of Miss Mary Sophia Walker

Copyright

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Accession Number

1904.83.11

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