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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Circular metal guard with a dark brown patina, featuring a central oval-shaped opening with rounded ends, flanked by two smaller oval-shaped openings. The guard has a decorative design comprising a series of interconnected floral patterns and curved lines, forming a symmetrical and intricate pattern. The circular shape is complete, with no visible breaks or interruptions. The background is light blue-gray. Title: Sword Guard (Tsuba). Artist: Unspecified.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1615–1868
Medium:
Iron, copper
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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