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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown circular metal object with a textured surface, exhibiting signs of wear and tear. Three elongated oval-shaped holes are present: one vertically oriented, centered and narrow, flanked by two horizontally oriented and wider oval holes on either side. The metal object has a rough, aged appearance with scattered yellow spots and visible scratches. The item is a Sword Guard, specifically a Tsuba.

Artwork details

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