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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown metal sword guard, circular with rounded edge. Central cut-outs are teardrop shape and oval side-by-side. Lower left small square area filled with green. Lower third filled with wave-like curved lines. Top left yellow flower-like design with rounded petals. Right side teal stem-like design extending from bottom to top with oval red extensions. Red, yellow, and white inlays throughout. Background is white. Sword Guard (Tsuba) by artist Suzuki Gassan.

Artwork Details

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