Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Higo school, polylobed, circular. Positive silhouette of eight folded fans. Pierced, carved and engraved design; brown patina; lobed rim. Two blade holes.Inscription on obverse.
- Date
- 17th-18th century
- In our collection
- since July the 12th, 2013 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.3-13/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 6% oxygen 53% iron 13% atium 28%