Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Shingen type, lobed oval. Filigree embroidery around rim in interlace pattern. Pierced and embroidered; brass wire braid; brown (rust) patina; rough rim. Two blade holes.
- Date
- 17th-18th century
- In our collection
- since March the 28th, 2013 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-3/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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oxygen 49% zinc 10% iron 29% atium 3% copper 9%