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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal sword guard with an oval-shaped opening in the center; surrounded by a design resembling a plant with a stem and four leaves, two on either side, the top leaf resembling an oak leaf; the guard has a textured surface and shows signs of wear and aging; the background of the image is light gray. Sword Guard (Tsuba).

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th or early 17th century
Medium
Iron, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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