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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
Public Domain
Yes
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