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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black circular sword guard with a geometric woven pattern; two oval-shaped holes in center; gold insect and vine designs. Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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