Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Choshu school, oval. Low relief dragon emerging from clouds; head on obverse; tail on reverse. Carved and engraved design; smooth rim; brown patina; gold inlays. Inscribed on obverse; signed Tomo?
- Date
- 18th century
- In our collection
- since June the 2nd, 2017 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-14/16 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Iron
- Price
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- Composition
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iron 43% zinc 33% cadmium 24%