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Sword guard with sea shell design

Sword guard with sea shell design
(Kai zu tsuba 貝図鍔)
Edo period (1600-1615)-1868

Medium
iron, gilt

Measurements
0.5 × 7.5 cm diameter

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

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Echizen, Fukui, Japan

Inscription
cast c.:

Accession Number
2280-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Random variety of shells in relief and openwork, gold inlay.