JAPANESE
Sword guard with rabbits playing in waves design
(Usagi ni nami zu tsuba 兎に波図鍔)
Edo period (1600-1615)-1868

Medium
iron, copper, gilt

Measurements
7.0 × 8.4 × 9.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
2220-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Relief of rabbits and stylised waves and spray, silver, gold inlay.