Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Unknown maker

Medium: Iron
Dimensions: H. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); W. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); Wt. 0.5 oz. (14.2 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Tsuba
Dated: ca. 3rd century–538
Pixels: 3641 × 3641
SHA-256: 0d97f115cbb9ae25…
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Sword Guard (Tsuba). ca. 3rd century–538. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.