Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Unknown maker

Medium: Iron, gold, silver, copper
Dimensions: H. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm); W. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Wt. 4.8 oz. (136.1 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Tsuba
Dated: 18th century
Pixels: 3646 × 3646
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Sword Guard (Tsuba). 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.