Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Round metal object with a central cutout, resembling a guard for a sword. The object, titled "Sword Guard (Tsuba)" by an unknown artist, features a predominantly bronze or brass color with a greenish patina. The surface is adorned with raised etchings including a horse, chariots and floral patterns. The object appears to be in three parts, with a curved piece positioned to the left and a rectangular piece with a flower-shaped cutout at the top right. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:: 13th century or later
Medium:: Bronze, copper
Culture:: Japanese or Chinese?
Dimensions:: 509 × 625 px
Museum record:: View original

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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

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