Sword Guard (tsuba) with Design of Waves

Artist: Yanagawa Naotsura, Japanese, active early 19th century
Period: Edo period, 1615–1868
Date: early 19th century
Material: Silver
made in: Japan, Asia
Classification: Arms & armor, metalwork
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 2 13/16 x 2 9/16 in. (7.1 x 6.5 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 84:1916

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