Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Bushu schools, nearly circular. Positive silhouette of tossing waves and crescent moon. Pierced, carved and engraved design; brown patina; rim nearly smooth. three blade holes (?), one copper strip.
- Date
- 17th-19th century
- In our collection
- since December the 21st, 2017 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-15/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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cadmium 71% zinc 29%