

Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) Depicting Bamboo Vase for <i>Ikebana</i> and Plum Branch
Dark brown circular metal object with a raised edge. Central design features a large oval shape with a pointed cutout. Oval shape is surrounded on the left by a cutout of a flower and leaves on a branch, and on the right by two circular shapes. A cutout of a vase sits behind the oval. A rectangular shape sits atop the design. The object has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1615–1868
- Medium
- Iron
- Culture
- Japanese
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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