Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, nearly circular. Low relief Buddhist patriarch, Daruma, at half-length on obverse; fly whisk on reverse; surface rough; raised rim. Carved, engraved, and inlaid design; gold, silver and copper inlays; brown patina; rim rough.
- Date
- 18th century
- In our collection
- since January the 16th, 2011 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.3-1/4 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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cadmium 64% copper 9% atium 3% iron 24%