Tsuba (sword hilt) in shakudo with gold inlays of grasses and cricket, Japan, early 19th century. Artist: Unknown

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Tsuba (sword hilt) in shakudo with gold inlays of grasses and cricket, Japan, early 19th century.

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Size: 2214px × 2831px
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Photo credit: © The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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