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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown sword guard with scalloped edge. Two oval-shaped holes in the center, one elongated vertically. Gold floral designs on lower half, extending up sides. Flowers and small round berries on curved stems. Dark background shows wear and aging.

Artwork Details

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