Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, pointed quadrilobe. Low relief wasp nest; branches with leaves and wasps; three wasps on obverse; rough surfaces. Carved, engraved and inlaid design; gold and copper inlays; brown patina; rim rough. Three blade holes.
- Date
- 18th century
- In our collection
- since October the 24th, 2010 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.3-4/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 61% oxygen 10% iron 19% cadmium 1% atium 9%