Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Unknown maker

Medium: Iron, gold, enamel, copper
Dimensions: H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 5.2 oz. (147.4 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Tsuba
Dated: ca. 1615–1868
Pixels: 3630 × 3630
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Sword Guard (Tsuba). ca. 1615–1868. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.