Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Ito school, circular. Negative silhouette of hat and cherry blossom; damascened outlines of blossoms on surfaces. Pierced and demascened; hold damascening; dark brown patina; rim nearly smooth. Two blade holes.
- Date
- 17th-18th century
- In our collection
- since August the 17th, 2009 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-5/8 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 27% oxygen 3% cadmium 5% atium 51% iron 5% copper 9%