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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown, four-lobed sword guard with two oval-shaped holes in the center. The guard has a scalloped edge and appears to be made of metal, showing signs of wear and aging with visible scratches and discoloration. A small design is etched into the lower right side. The background is plain gray. Sword Guard (Tsuba) by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1615–1868
Medium:
Iron, copper
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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