Sword Guard (tsuba) with Openwork Design of Boar and Hunters in a Landscape

Artist: Kitagawa Sōten, Japanese, 1679–
Period: Edo period, 1615–1868
Date: early 18th century
Material: Copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
made in: Japan, Asia
Classification: Arms & armor, metalwork
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 2 15/16 x 2 3/4 in. (7.5 x 7 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 75:1916

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