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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a circular object with a rusty-brown color and a floral design cut out of it. The object's surface exhibits a dark brown hue with visible rust spots and a textured appearance. The object features a central triangular cutout, flanked by curved cutouts on either side. These curved cutouts are arranged in a pattern resembling a flower or plant with leaves. The object's circular shape and cutout design suggest it is a sword guard, also known as a tsuba, crafted by an unknown artist. The object is set against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

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