

Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Round metal object with a latticework pattern. The latticework is made up of interlocking diamonds and circles. A thick border around the edge. Three cut-out sections: one long, thin oval in the center and two rounded ovals on either side. Metal surface gray with darker areas and scratches. Object appears to be a sword guard, also known as a tsuba.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1615–1868
- Medium
- Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper
- Culture
- Japanese
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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