Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Akao type, circular. Positive silhouette in full relief of three flying birds, within rim. Pierced, carved, engraved, and damascened design; gold damascened rings around two blade holes; brown patina; smooth rim. Three blade holes.
- Date
- 17th-18th century
- In our collection
- since August the 10th, 2011 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-5/8 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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iron 97% copper 3%