Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Bushu schools, circular. Openwork rice stalks in positive silhouette; gold touches. Pierced carved, engraved and damascened; gold damaacening; black patina; rim smooth. Three blade holes. Inscription on obverse; signed Masa? who lived in Bushu.
- Date
- 17th-19th century
- In our collection
- since May the 8th, 2015 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-27/32 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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iron 46% atium 54%