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Hand Guard (Tsuba) Decorated with Birds and a Snake

1799-1867

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Hand Guard (Tsuba) Decorated with Birds and a Snake

1799-1867

Physical Qualities Iron, gold and shibuichi inlay, 8.8 x 8.6 cm.
Credit Line Gift of Leroy Lipman
Object Number 1955.166.56
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1955; Leroy Lipman

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