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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round metal object with a dark brown and gray patina, featuring a central hole with a narrow, elongated shape and two rounded, dark blue sections on either side. The outer edge has an irregular, wavy pattern with many small holes and cutouts. The overall appearance is weathered and worn. Sword Guard (Tsuba) by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th century
Medium:
Iron, silver, copper
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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