Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Date18th century

MediumCopper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper

DimensionsH. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); W. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.4 oz. (96.4 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Tsuba

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

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