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Sword guard: with engraved warriors. Japanese circa 1800.
Round-shaped. Silver-plated brass. Design of SHOKI (a Deity who drives pestilence away (in China). SHISHIAIBORI. IROE (inlaid with several alloys on the base).;
Object Number:
HA:L.1375.41
Institution:
NMI
Date:
16031868
Creator:
Toshiharu
Place of production:
Japan
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