Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Bushu schools, circular. Positive silhouette of waterplants along a stream, in relief. Pierced, cartved, engraved and damascened with gold; brown patina; smooth rim. Three blade holes.
- Date
- 17th-19th century
- In our collection
- since May the 16th, 2014 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-13/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 7% atium 24% copper 69%