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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

1615–1868

Japan, Edo period

(1615–1868)
Medium
iron
Measurements
Diameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton 1919.437
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A tsuba, a circular iron sword guard, features a central wedge-shaped opening. Radiating openwork petals fan across the right half. To the left, a solid section is incised with dense radial lines and contains an oval opening. A small, five-petaled flower is pierced near the bottom left edge. The dark, weathered surface has a matte texture with hints of brown oxidation.

Sword Guard (Tsuba)

1615–1868

Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)

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