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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Traveler

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period

(1615-1868)
Medium
iron
Measurements
Diameter: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton 1919.385
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Location
Not on view
Print
A circular iron sword guard with a dark, pitted surface features a central blade slot flanked by an oval aperture. To the right, a high-relief figure wearing a gold conical hat sits on a horse beside two gold birds. Above, a silver-colored bird flies near copper-toned clouds. Gold leaf motifs decorate the bottom edge. The weathered, dark metal provides a stark background for intricate precious-metal inlays illustrating a narrative scene.

Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Traveler

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)

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