Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Unknown maker

Medium: Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper
Dimensions: H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 2 oz. (56.7 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Tsuba
Dated: ca. 1615–1868
Pixels: 3612 × 3612
SHA-256: 663a72a1c3b8ef0c…
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Sword Guard (Tsuba). ca. 1615–1868. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.