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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal sword guard with a rectangular shape and rounded corners, featuring a wavy edge. Two cutouts are present: a long, narrow one in the center and an oval-shaped one to the left. The guard is adorned with gold and silver floral designs.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Iron, gold, silver, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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