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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark grey metal sword guard with scalloped edge; design of a bird with long thin neck and curved beak facing left, surrounded by floral motifs; central oval opening with small rectangular hole; two small holes visible on either side near centre. Sword Guard (Tsuba) by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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