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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a circular object with a white background and various dark brown, rusted metal pieces arranged on it. The object labeled Sword Guard (Tsuba) by artist is displayed on white material within a clear circle, with the date 06.310.10 written in the center. The metal pieces vary in size and shape and appear to be fragments of a larger item. Some pieces are jagged and irregularly shaped, while others are more curved. The metal appears to have a rough texture and a dark brown color with specks of orange rust. The background of the object is white with a slight shadow around the edges. The overall color scheme of the image is muted, with shades of brown, white, and gray dominating the scene. There are no other prominent objects or features in the image. The image appears to be a close-up photograph of the tsuba, showcasing its intricate details.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 3rd century–538
Medium
Iron
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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