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The decoration of this tsuba simulates three panels of overlapping pieces of fabric. Along the upper left is a floral design with large flowers interspersed with leaves and smaller flowers. On the right is a design of small repeating circles with three larger designs superimposed. Along the lower left is a phoenix and paulownia motif.

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