Tsuba (sword guard) with decorative latticework

Anonymous artist

Anonymous artist - Tsuba (sword guard) with decorative latticework
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This sword guard is adorned in decorative latticework, which is characteristic of the Owari Province, the western region of today’s Aichi Prefecture situated on southern central Honshū Island.
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measurements: height 8 cm
width 7,6 cm
material: Iron
technique: Owari sukashi
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inventory number: Vu 3892
gallery collection: Collection of Asian and African Art

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