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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown metal sword guard with rounded square shape and wavy edges. Three cut-out sections: irregular oval on left, elongated rectangle in center with small loop at bottom, and curvilinear form on right resembling a stack of stones or a spiral shape with a small circle above it. The metal has a weathered appearance. Sword Guard (Tsuba) by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Iron, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
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