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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Geese and Waves

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period

(1615-1868)
Medium
iron
Measurements
Diameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton 1919.389
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Not on view
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A circular, dark iron sword guard patterned with geese and waves features three vertical openings at its center. A goose at the top turns its head left while another below faces right, both with outstretched wings. Stylized wave crests curve inward from the outer rim. Against the textured surface, gold accents highlight the birds' eyes, wave peaks, and the side opening rims.

Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Geese and Waves

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)

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