Sword guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) With Cherry Blossom Motif (桜図与四郎象嵌鐔)

Date17th century

MediumIron, brass

DimensionsH. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); W. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 5.6 oz. (158.8 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Tsuba

The Howard Mansfield Collection, Gift of Howard Mansfield, 1936

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