Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Jakushi school, circular. Positive silhouette of shells of bivalves in open semicircle. Pierced, carved, and engraved design; brown patina; smooth rim. Three blade holes. Inscription of obverse. Signed, Shigemune.
- Date
- 18th century
- In our collection
- since March the 7th, 2009 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.3-2/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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oxygen 37% iron 46% copper 6% zinc 11%