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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

This sword guard (tsuba) is circular with a dark brown patina. The shape is roughly symmetrical with a central vertical rectangle. Four curved shapes resembling leaves or waves extend outwards from the center on both sides. These shapes have rounded ends and are formed by curved lines. There are two on the top and bottom. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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