

Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Round, flat, dark brown metal object with a large central oval hole and two smaller oval holes on either side. The object has an intricate design with curved lines and shapes, resembling a tree or vine pattern. Gold-colored metal inlays are scattered throughout the design, depicting various objects such as fans, swords, and other shapes. The background of the image is a light gray color. The object appears to be a sword guard, also known as a tsuba, created by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1615–1868
- Medium
- Iron, gold, copper
- Culture
- Japanese
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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