Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Higo school, quadrilobe. Positive silhouette of formalized flying birds; smooth surface. Pierced and carved design; brown patina; smooth lobed rim. Three blade holes.
- Date
- 17th-18th century
- In our collection
- since March the 22nd, 2010 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.3-1/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 90% cadmium 10%