Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Nara school, oval. Low relief kingfisher on a reed near water; grass and waterlines on reverse; plain surface. Engraved and inlaid design; gold, silver, and copper inlays; yellow surface; smooth rim. Two blade holes.
- Date
- 19th century
- In our collection
- since February the 9th, 2008 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-1/4 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Bronze
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 3% cadmium 97%