Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Myochin type, circular. Surface design of rain dragons and cloud forms in negative silhouette; dragons on obverse. Pierced, carved, and inlaid design; silver inlays; brown patina; rim almost smooth. Three blade holes? Inscription on obverse.
- Date
- 17th century
- In our collection
- since November the 27th, 2016 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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iron 28% copper 61% cadmium 3% atium 8%