Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Unknown maker

Medium: Iron, copper
Dimensions: H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 4.3 oz. (121.9 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Tsuba
Dated: ca. 1615–1868
Pixels: 3627 × 3627
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Sword Guard (Tsuba). ca. 1615–1868. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.