Sword Guard (tsuba) with Design of Dragonfly, Flower, and Leafy Stem

Artist: Yamichi Tomohisa, Japanese, active early 19th century
Period: Edo period, 1615–1868
Date: early 19th century
Material: Iron
made in: Japan, Asia
Classification: Arms & armor, metalwork
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 2 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in. (6 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. William J. Powell
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 57:1978

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