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Tsuba, F46.493

Physical Description

Small oval brass tsuba. Decorated on both sides with inlaid enamel floral pattern against a background of engraved dots. Only one piercing for kozuka or kogai. Central opening for sword tang has punch marks on both front and back (possibly to tighten fitting).

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Measurements

Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 59 x 45 x 4mm

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