Sword Guard
Artist
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CultureJapanese
MediumCast iron
DimensionsOverall: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Eugene L. Garbaty
Object number53.23.10
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19th century
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DescriptionSquare tsuba/sword guard of cast & tooled iron. With two waterbuffalo having gold eyes, short horns (curved up on one & forward on other head). In profile one inscription, three blade openings & three alterations (one copper & two black metal).