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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
Museum record:
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