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Title
Armament: tsuba
Description
One worn quatrefoil red-brown metal sword guard or tsuba. Japanese origin. One face presents moulded designs in the form of two horned figures in a landscape with waterfalls and bamboo. The other face exhibits moulded designs of waterfalls and bamboo only. Patches of gold inlay are visible on both faces.
Source
Rewi Alley
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
80.56x74.11mm (l x w)
Museum Ac. No.
C1960.87
Usage Rights
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Collection
Citation
“Armament: tsuba,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed December 21, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/1045.