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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a dark brown sword guard with a distinctive scalloped edge. Three oval-shaped holes are cut out from the center, with the middle hole being elongated and teardrop-shaped. An etched design of grass and a bird is visible at the bottom right. The surface exhibits a weathered appearance with visible scratches and wear. The background is plain white. The sword guard is titled "Sword Guard (Tsuba)" and is attributed to an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Iron, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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