Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Akao type, irregular shape. Positive silhouette in full relief of three flying geese; smooth surface. Pierced, carved, and engraved design; brown patina; rim varied but smooth; black copper strip on one side of blade socket.
- Date
- 17th-18th century
- In our collection
- since June the 5th, 2016 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-7/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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cadmium 69% atium 18% iron 2% oxygen 11%