Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Choshu school, circular. Low relief of monkeys in a rocky retreat; three monkeys on obverse, with head of one protruding through a cave on reverse. Carved and engraved design; smooth rim; brown patina. Two blade holes. Inscribed on obverse; signed, Tomo?
- Date
- 18th century
- In our collection
- since April the 15th, 2011 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-14/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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cadmium 77% zinc 7% oxygen 16%