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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Insects and Fan

Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Insects and Fan

TitleSword Guard (Tsuba) with Insects and Fan
Datec. 1615–1868
Mediumiron
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginJapan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)

Themes: Entomological plates

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“Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Insects and Fan” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 1615–1868. It is executed in iron and classified as arms and armor. In this archive it sits within the entomological plates tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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