Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Japan

18th century

  • Titles Sword Guard (Tsuba) (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium iron
  • Dimensions Overall: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Overall1: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen, 1980.385
  • Work Type sword guard
  • Classification Weapons and Ammunition

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