Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Omori school, quadrilobed. Low relief dragons with jewels among tossing waves; dragon on each side. Engraved and plated; gold plated dragons; brown patina of sentoku alloy (?); thin sheets cover each surface; rim smooth. Two blade holes.
- Date
- 19th century
- In our collection
- since November the 2nd, 2015 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-1/2 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Copper
- Price
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- Composition
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oxygen 92% zinc 8%