Tsuba (sword guard) with design of grasses in the Musashino Plain

Anonymous artist

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The pattern of this sword guard is meant to evoke the grasses from the Musashino Plain, the region from where many outstanding warriors came.

date:	18th –19th century
measurements:	depth 7,2 cm
material:	White metal
technique:	Jibori sukashi
inscription:	unsigned
inventory number:	Vu 2124
gallery collection:	Collection of Asian and African Art