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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal object with a rounded rectangular shape. The object has a scalloped edge and is made of dark brown metal with visible signs of wear and aging. It has three oval-shaped holes in the center, one larger than the other two, which are side by side. A design resembling a leaf or flower is at the top. There are curved lines at the bottom. The background is light gray. Sword Guard (Tsuba) by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

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