Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Kaga type, pointed quadrilobe. Gingko leaves and fish roe surface pattern. Carved, engraved and inlaid design; gold inlays; brown patina; smooth silver rim. Three blade holes.
- Date
- 18th-19th century
- In our collection
- since May the 24th, 2014 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-11/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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copper 64% iron 22% oxygen 14%