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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Fence and Flower

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period

(1615-1868)
Medium
iron
Measurements
Diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of J. H. Donahey 1915.91
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The signature could be that of Itō Masafusa, or added later by someone else as an attribution.

Description

An inscription on one side of this sword guard states that the maker went by the first name of Masafusa, and worked in the historical province of Musashi. This area includes modern Tokyo.

Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Fence and Flower

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)

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