Set of Sword-Hilt Washers and Pommels (Fuchigashira) and Sword Guards (Tsuba) for a Pair of Swords (Daishō)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two rounded square sword guards with central oval cutouts and gold designs on a blue-grey background are positioned side by side. The left guard features flowers and foliage on the top left and illegible writing inside the cutout. The right guard has a grass-like design on the bottom right. Four smaller pieces are arranged around the guards: - a small oval piece with a gold floral design - a small rectangular piece with a gold floral design - another small oval piece with a gold floral design - a small rectangular piece with a gold design. The background is a light grey color.