

Sword Guard (Tsuba)
The sword guard (Tsuba) is circular and made of rusted metal. The metal has a rough texture with visible rust and corrosion. The guard has a teardrop shape at the top and eight cutouts around its perimeter. The cutouts are various shapes and sizes. The largest opening is in the center. The background is a solid light gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 3rd century–710
- Medium
- Iron
- Culture
- Japanese
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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