Sword Guard (tsuba) with Design of Poetic Inscriptions

Artist: Gotō Kiyoaki, Japanese, 1815–
Period: Edo period, 1615–1868
Date: mid-19th century
Material: Iron
made in: Japan, Asia
Classification: Arms & armor, metalwork
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 3 x 2 13/16 in. (7.6 x 7.1 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 79:1916

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