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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown circular metal object with cutouts. Two cutouts are near center. One is approximately triangular with a wider base. The other is horizontally oval. The left edge of circular object is slightly irregular. A landscape scene with trees, birds and a gold signature block are on the left. A small illegible inscription above gold block. Gold and dark brown inlays depicting dried branches. Grayish background. Sword guard by Japanese artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron, gold, silver, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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