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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

1615–1868

Japan, Edo period

(1615–1868)
Medium
iron
Measurements
Diameter: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton 1919.424
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Not on view
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A circular, iron sword guard features a central vertical opening flanked by two smaller side holes. An intricate openwork design of winding vines and two five-petaled flowers fills the disk. The flowers, with star-shaped centers, sit at the upper left and lower right. The dark brown and black metal is heavily pitted and textured. Delicate, scrolling vines connect the central openings to a solid outer rim.

Sword Guard (Tsuba)

1615–1868

Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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