Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Choshu school, circular. Relief of two dragons swirling thru clouds and waves; two heads on obverse; waves and portion of tail on reverse; eyes inlaid in brass (?) Carved and engraved design; smooth rim; brown patina. Three blade holes.
- Date
- 18th century
- In our collection
- since July the 9th, 2017 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.3-3/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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oxygen 3% zinc 71% iron 26%