Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Oval-shaped sword guard with rounded corners. Dark brown with a patina. The guard is pierced with two oval-shaped holes on either side of a central elongated triangular hole. The surface features an etched basket weave pattern. A wave design etched in gold encircles the outer edge. A dragon design etched in gold at the top.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1615–1868
- Medium:
- Iron, copper
- Culture:
- Japanese
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 600 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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