Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Date18th or early 19th century

MediumIron, silver, copper

DimensionsH. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Wt. 2.4 oz. (68 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Tsuba

Rogers Fund, 1925

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