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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black circular sword guard with gold floral designs. The guard is decorated with a floral pattern featuring gold leaves and flowers on a black background. There are two oval-shaped holes on either side of a central elongated oval hole. The guard has a textured surface with small dots scattered throughout. The overall design is intricate and ornate, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship. Sword Guard (Tsuba) by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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