Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, quadrilobe. Flat relief dragon and clouds on obverse; clouds on reverse; raised rim. Engraved, inlaid, and damascened design; gold and silver inlays; rim silver damascened; brown patina. Three blade holes.
- Date
- 18th century
- In our collection
- since January the 26th, 2010 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.3-1/2 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 31% oxygen 12% atium 57%