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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown sword guard with a rounded shape. Three oval-shaped holes are cut out in the center. The guard features a design with a full moon at the top. Trees with fan-shaped leaves are on either side. Three gold-colored symbols are present. The background behind the guard is light gray. The artist and title are: Sword Guard (Tsuba).

Artwork Details

Date
1844–47
Medium
Iron, gold, silver, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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