Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Bushu schools, circular. Flat relief maple leeaves and branches; gold touches; wide flat rims. Engraved, pierced, and damascened; gold damasceninig; gray surface; smooth rim. Three blade holes. Inscription on obverse.
- Date
- 17th-19th century
- In our collection
- since May the 27th, 2016 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.3-1/8 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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cadmium 79% copper 10% oxygen 11%