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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rusty metal sword guard with a curved shape, resembling a crescent moon. The object has a large oval hole in the center and several smaller oval and rounded square holes around it. The metal is heavily corroded and rusted, with a dark brown and orange color. The surface is rough and uneven, with visible signs of wear and tear. The background is a plain gray color. The sword guard is titled "Sword Guard (Tsuba)" and is attributed to an unknown artist.

Artwork details

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