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Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown or black metal object with a circular shape and scalloped edge. Two concentric circles are etched into the object. A teardrop-shaped cutout and an oval-shaped cutout are present in the center. The object appears to be made of metal, possibly iron or steel, with visible signs of aging, such as discoloration and texture.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Steel, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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