Mokkō (clover-leaf-shaped) tsuba (sword guard) with decorative lattice

Anonymous artist

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The iron sword guard is patinated and decorated in the ko sukashi technique, i.e. with small perforations.

date:	17th–18th century
measurements:	height 8,5 cm width 8,2 cm
material:	Patinated iron
technique:	Ko sukashi
inscription:	unsigned
inventory number:	Vu 3705
gallery collection:	Collection of Asian and African Art