Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Yoshiro type, circular. Flat design of split fans (3) and water lines on obverse; and one split fan and one closed fan with water lines on reverse. 'Fan of Antoku.' Inlaid design; brass and copper inlays; brown patina; rough rim. Two blade holes. Insribed on reverse.
- Date
- 17th century
- In our collection
- since June the 20th, 2015 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.3-15/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 20% cadmium 25% iron 6% zinc 23% oxygen 12% atium 14%