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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped sword guard with a large central oval hole and eight smaller holes around it, resembling a ring. The sword guard has a rough texture and appears to be made of metal with significant rust and corrosion visible, showing shades of dark brown, orange, and black.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 3rd century–710
Medium
Iron
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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