Sword guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) With Cherry Blossom Motif (桜図鐔)

Datemid-18th century

MediumIron, gold

DimensionsH. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.9 oz. (110.6 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Tsuba

Gift of Mrs. George A. Crocker (Elizabeth Masten), 1937

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