Sword Guard (Tsuba), 16th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, Diam. 3 5/16 in. ( cm); thickness 1/8 in. ( cm); Wt. oz. (1

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Sword Guard (Tsuba), 16th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, Diam. 3 5/16 in. ( cm); thickness 1/8 in. ( cm); Wt. oz. ( g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba, This tsuba features an openwork design of a dragonfly. It is made in the so-called tōshō (swordsmith's) style

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