

Sword Guard (Tsuba)
The image shows a circular, dark brown sword guard with a central oval-shaped hole and intricate designs. The guard features a dragon design with gold accents on its head and claws, surrounded by swirling patterns. Two creatures resembling dogs or lions are positioned on either side of the oval hole, facing away from it. The background of the image is light gray. The sword guard is titled 'Sword Guard (Tsuba)' by an unspecified artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1615–1868
- Medium
- Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, copper
- Culture
- Japanese
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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