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

The image depicts a circular object with a dark brown color and a slightly raised edge, resembling metal. The object features three cut-out shapes: a large oval on the left side, a teardrop shape in the center, and an irregular shape on the right side that is gold-colored. The object has an embossed design of a person wearing a blue robe, lying on their side with their head resting on their arm. The person's body faces right. They hold a round object, possibly a basket or shield, in front of their body. The background of the object features engraved lines resembling water and land. Small gold-colored dots are scattered on the right side. The background behind the object is plain white. This object is a Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date: dated 1776
Medium: Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper
Culture: Japanese
Dimensions: 600 × 600 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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