Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Bushu schools, circular. Negative silhouette of symbolic cairu (sotaba), battle axe, and tasseled cords; flat surface. Pierced design; brown (rusty) patina; rim rough. Two blade holes. Inscription on obverse.
- Date
- 17th-19th century
- In our collection
- since June the 20th, 2014 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.3-1/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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cadmium 91% atium 3% iron 4% zinc 1% oxygen 1%