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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Sword Guard
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Sword Guard

Artist Unknown
CultureJapanese
MediumCast steel
DimensionsOverall: 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Eugene L. Garbaty
Object number53.23.5
On View
Not on view
DescriptionSquare tsuba/sword guard having indented corners and an openwork prunis blossom design. Two openings for blades.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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Sword Guard
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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Sword Guard
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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Sword Guard
16th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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Sword Guard
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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Sword Guard
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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ca. 1790-1810
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