Guard (tsuba) Decorated with Snake and Sparrow

1859

Scroll

1859

Physical Qualities Coppery allow (shakudo), 8.2 x 7.9 cm.

Credit Line Gift of Leroy Lipman

Object Number 1955.166.39

ishime ground

The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1955; Leroy Lipman

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