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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black sword guard with gold inlays and designs; oval-shaped cutout in the center for the sword blade; two rounded notches on either side; gold designs include flowers, waves, and abstract patterns; the design on the guard resembles a tree; gold oval shape on left. Sword Guard (Tsuba) by Honjo Masamune.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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