Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, roughly octagonal. Low relief landscape showing geese flying over a reedy moor, near mountains on obverse; sailboat, hut and tree on reverse; radial surface hammer-pattern, Forged, carved, engraved and inlaid design; gold and copper inlays; brown patina; rim grained. Three blade holes.
- Date
- 18th century
- In our collection
- since May the 3rd, 2009 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.3-7/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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oxygen 58% iron 35% atium 0% copper 2% cadmium 5%