Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Higo school, circular. Positive silhouette of wheel and Japanese characters; wheel partly in relief; even surface. Pierced and carved design; brown patina; smooth rim. Two blade holes.
- Date
- 17th-18th century
- In our collection
- since January the 28th, 2015 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.3 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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cadmium 37% zinc 42% iron 8% copper 1% oxygen 12%