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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sword guard (Tsuba) has a dark brown color. It is circular in shape with a scalloped edge. A symmetrical design features two oval-shaped holes on either side of a central vertical slit. The surface appears weathered with visible scratches and marks. Small gold flecks are scattered on the lower right side. The background is plain white.

Artwork Details

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