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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
Museum record:
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