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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword Guard (Tsuba) by artist, Dark brown metal circular object with wavy edge, three oval-shaped holes in center, two smaller on either side of elongated central hole, surface featuring wavy designs and small gold inlays depicting birds in flight.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Iron, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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