Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Datelate 18th–early 19th century

MediumBrass, gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper

DimensionsH. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 3.8 oz. (107.7 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Tsuba

Gift of Herman A. E. and Paul C. Jaehne, 1943

CranesTrees

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