

Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) With (probably) the Motif of The Seven Sages in the Bamboo Groove (竹林七賢か透鐔)
The image depicts a round, dark brown object with gold accents. The object has a central oval shape cutout. Surrounding the oval are seven human figures carved into the metal. The figures are arranged around a tree-like design with curved branches. The figures vary in their poses. Some are standing while others are seated. The background of the object features gold-colored leaves and foliage. The object has a metal composition with visible signs of aging or wear, such as discoloration and texture. The background behind the object is plain and light-colored.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1615–1868
- Medium
- Iron, gold, copper, copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
- Culture
- Japanese
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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