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ONIN
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ONIN
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| Provenance: Robert E. Haynes Elliott Long |
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"Muromachi period Onin tsuba with Nine Stars Pattern. Iron base, Yagi-guri (gourd-shaped) shape, square-edge edges, small indentations, and brass inlay. The base is well-forged and moist, with faint steel grain visible in some areas. While the brass inlay has some missing areas, the circular nine-star inlay remains in good condition." (Long) Approximately 91mm long x 91.7mm wide. Edge thickness: approximately 4-4.2mm. Edge base thickness: approximately 4.4mm. |
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 Certificate of Authenticity for Preservation of Sword Fittings. |
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A Collaboration of Robert E. Haynes and Elliott D. Long |
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