Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The image shows a circular, dark brown metal object with a smooth surface. The object is a sword guard, or tsuba, with a dark brown patina. The object has two holes, one on the right side that is semicircular, and one on the left side that is elongated and teardrop-shaped. The left side of the object features an embossed design of bamboo stalks and leaves. The bottom of the object has two small, gold-colored insect-like designs. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

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

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