

Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Round, flat, dark gray metal object with a central oval-shaped hole; two smaller oval-shaped holes on either side. The object has an intricate design featuring a person wearing a helmet and armor; the person appears to be on top of or leaning on a tree branch. The design includes gold accents and details; the background of the object has a pattern resembling tree branches and dots. The overall shape and design suggest a sword guard; specifically a tsuba.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Brass, gold, copper
- Culture
- Japanese
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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