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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown or black metal sword guard, circular with curved pointed sections extending inwards on the top and bottom; two circle cutouts on the left and right; triangular cutout in center; three floral etchings on top right and etched leaf-like markings on bottom left and throughout; background light gray. Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Iron, copper
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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