Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Higo school, circular. Openwork design of plum trees in blossom; positive silhouette; relief; gold elements. Pierced, carved, engraved, and damascened design; gold damascening; brown patina; smooth rim. Two blade holes (?).
- Date
- 17th-18th century
- In our collection
- since June the 6th, 2008 up to now
- Dimensions
- Diam.2-7/8 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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cadmium 63% atium 22% oxygen 11% copper 2% iron 1% zinc 1%