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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
Public Domain
Yes
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