sword guard shell made in Choshu,

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Name:Sord guard

Period:Edo

Data:The city Hagi was known for the biggest production of this sword guard shell. Among the craftsmans, Nakai Zensuke was famous for his high technique.

Comment:The Iwakuni Art Museum has the most collections of "Choshu-Tsuba" sword guard shell, in Japan. 75 pieces of which have no damage at all.