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Sword guard with chrysanthemum and paulownia crest design

Sword guard with chrysanthemum and paulownia crest design
(Kiku kiri mon tsuba 菊桐紋鍔)
Edo period (1600-1615)-1868

Medium
iron, gilt

Measurements
0.4 × 7.6 × 8.1 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1924

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Accession Number
2667-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
Brocade-like all over gold inlay of flower and leaf pattern.