Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Unknown maker

Medium: Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper
Dimensions: H. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); W. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.4 oz. (96.4 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Tsuba
Dated: 18th century
Pixels: 3640 × 3640
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Sword Guard (Tsuba). 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.