Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Otsuki type, oval. Fell relief of two carp among tossing waves; carp on obverse; wave pattern on reverse. Pierced, carved, engraved and inlaid; silver dots of spray inlaid all over; little patina, rim varied. Two blade holes.
- Date
- 19th century
- In our collection
- since November the 25th, 2011 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-6/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Brass
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 92% copper 4% oxygen 4%