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Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown, circular metal object with a weathered appearance; two large holes on either side, one oval-shaped hole in the center; small gold-colored metal pieces are attached to parts of the object; surface shows signs of aging, scratches and discoloration. Sword Guard (Tsuba).

Artwork Details

Date
16th–19th century
Medium
Iron, gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
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