Sword guard (tsuba)

Patine of glossy shakudo inscribed in gold with poems, and decorated in gold, silver, and copper designs- courtesans writing a love letter.

Date

18th century

In our collection

since February the 26th, 2014 up to now

Dimensions

3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)

Location

Not on View

Medium

Bronze

Price

Composition