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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sword Guard (Tsuba) is a rusty brown color with darker brown and black patches. It has a roughly oval shape with a large oval hole in the center. The surface is uneven and rough, with many small bumps and cracks. The edges are irregular and not smooth. The color is primarily a shade of brown, with some areas darker than others. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 3rd century–538
Medium:
Iron
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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