Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Round, dark gray metal object with a design. The object has a large central oval shape with a keyhole-shaped cutout. There are two leaf-like shapes on either side of the oval, with a curved line connecting them at the top. A horizontal line with a shape resembling a fence or a woven basket is at the bottom. The background of the image is a gradient from black to gray. The object appears to be a sword guard, also known as a tsuba. The style and design are characteristic of Japanese art. The artist of this piece is unknown. The title of this piece is Sword Guard.

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Dimensions: 900 × 878 px
Museum Record: View original

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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

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