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Sword guard with the god of thunder Raijin

Sword guard with the god of thunder Raijin
(Raijin zu tsuba 雷神図鍔)
Edo period (1600-1615)-1868

Medium
iron, gilt, copper
Measurements
0.4 × 8.1 cm diameter
Accession Number
2195-D3
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Running demon beating semi-circle of drums, in spiralling clouds.