Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Fushimi type, rounded, four-sided. Flat cloud-band pattern; curved openings beside blade socket. Pierced and smooth inlaid design; brass inlays; rough brown patina; rim smooth.
- Date
- 16th-17th century
- In our collection
- since January the 14th, 2012 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.3-1/8 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
-
atium 60% iron 32% zinc 2% oxygen 6%