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Sword guard, ornamental, Japanese circa 1800.
Oval-shaped. An alloy of copper. Decorated a lion, bamboo grass and a rock, in high relief. IROE (inlaid with several alloys on the base). Gold-plated on the edge.;
Object Number:
HA:L.1375.36
Institution:
NMI
Date:
1800
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Place of production:
Japan
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