Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Ito school, circular. Openwork, radiating pattern of double chrysanthemum flower petals in negative silhouette. Pierced and carved design; brown (rusty) patina; rim lobed. Three blade holes; one brass lined.
- Date
- 17th-18th century
- In our collection
- since February the 17th, 2014 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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cadmium 9% oxygen 65% zinc 1% copper 25%