Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Bushu schools, circular. Positive silhouette of ginkgo and elm leaves; gold elm buds; pine needles in relief. Pierced, carved, engraved, and damascened; gold damascening; brown patina; rim varied. Three blade holes. Inscription reverse.
- Date
- 17th-18th century
- In our collection
- since March the 28th, 2015 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-3/4 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 75% atium 8% oxygen 17%