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Japanese sword-guard of bronze

         
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Japanese sword-guard of bronze
Forani Collection
Cat. No: IC74-241

Japanese bronze tsuba (sword-guard) from a wakizashi (short sword), decorated in relief with a monster-headed minogame (hair tailed turtle). Late 17th to mid 18th century, Japan. Acquired: Brussels.


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