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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Kyōsukashi School

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray sword guard, oval shaped with protruding gold-colored metal on the inside; scalloped edge, decorated with a flower at the top, bottom, left and right sides with curving vine-like designs; two small bundles resembling leaves on either side.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th century
Medium
Iron, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
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