Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Datepossibly 18th century

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

DimensionsH. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 4.9 oz. (138.9 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Tsuba

The Howard Mansfield Collection, Gift of Howard Mansfield, 1936

InsectsPlants

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