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Tsuba, F2010.24

Physical Description

Japanese sword guard of oval shape. Has nakago and kozuka holes.
Relief patterning of waves below on one side and dragon; scroll on the other. Indistinct patterning on the rim.

Provenance

Found in the 1950s near tide edge at Kaikai's Beach by a young boy, whose father gave it to the donor.

Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 70 x 65 x 6mm

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