https://emuseum.cornell.edu/internal/media/dispatcher/71761/fullTsuba with four small monEdo period, 17th century[com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.RecordXPerson@14d4f]com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.RecordXPerson@14d4fIron with brass and copper snippings embedded in lacquerA 'Gomaku' type of sword guard. A surface covering of brass and copper snippings, arranged somewhat haphazardly, and said to resemble floating trash (pine needles, leaves, etc.), all embedded in lacquer. This piece is somewhat unusual in also including 4 small circular mon (3 on reverse) in the embedment.com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.Classification@6fhttps://emuseum.cornell.edu/objects/9334/rdf