Sword Guard (tsuba) with Design of Lion-Dog amidst Tree Peonies

Artist: Yanagawa Naomitsu, Japanese, 1733–1809
Period: Edo period, 1615–1868
Date: late 18th–early 19th century
Material: Copper alloy (shibuichi) with decoration in low relief against a finely punched ground (nanako)
made in: Japan, Asia
Classification: Arms & armor, metalwork
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 2 5/8 x 2 5/16 in. (6.7 x 5.8 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 68:1916

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