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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal sword guard with a rounded rectangular shape and curved top edge. The guard features a central vertical slot and rounded rectangular cutout to the left. The top has seven fan-shaped cutouts. A leafy design is engraved on the bottom right. The metal shows signs of rust and aging. Artist: Unknown, possibly Japanese. Title: Sword Guard (Tsuba).

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Iron, gold, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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