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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Iron sword guard with a central oval-shaped hole and etched signature on the left side; the guard has a decorative border consisting of four curved, rounded protrusions that extend outward from the center; the metal has a dark brown patina with visible signs of wear and aging; the background is a plain gray color. Sword Guard (Tsuba) by artist.

Artwork Details

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