Sword guard (tsuba)
Sword guard, Omori school, four-sided. Flat relief lotus plant in blossom and insect on obverse; pine twigs and seeds (?) on reverse. Etched, engraved and inlaid design; gold and silver inlays; gray surface; rim smooth. Three blade holes. Inscribed on obverse and reverse.
- Date
- 19th century
- In our collection
- since June the 30th, 2017 up to now
- Dimensions
- Dia.2-3/4 in.
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Steel
- Price
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- Composition
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atium 88% zinc 11% cadmium 0% copper 1%