Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Ito school, circular. Openwork radiating pattern of chrysanthemum petals in negative silhouette bounded by a plain band. Pierced and carved design; brown patina; rim moderately smooth. Three blade holes.
- Date
- 17th-18th century
- In our collection
- since March the 16th, 2013 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.3-3/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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cadmium 10% atium 90%