Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Unknown maker

Medium: Bronze, gold
Dimensions: H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 2 5/16 (5.8 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (.3 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.9 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Tsuba
Dated: ca. 3rd–7th century
Pixels: 3648 × 3648
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Sword Guard (Tsuba). ca. 3rd–7th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.