Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, four sided. Low relief of beads with constellations; seven stars on obverse; three stars on reverse. Carved and inlaid design; silver and gold inlays; brown (rusty) patina; rim beaded. Two blade holes.
- Date
- 17th century
- In our collection
- since February the 16th, 2012 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-7/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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iron 6% atium 94%