Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Unknown maker

Medium: Iron, copper, gold
Dimensions: H. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); W. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); thickness 3/8 in. (1 cm); Wt. 5.2 oz. (147.4 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Tsuba
Dated: ca. 1615–1868
Pixels: 3644 × 3644
SHA-256: 13a5e01e75f75b14…
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Sword Guard (Tsuba). ca. 1615–1868. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.