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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon in Waves

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period

(1615-1868)
Medium
iron
Measurements
Diameter: 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton 1919.394
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Location
Not on view
Print
A circular iron sword guard features a dark, weathered metal surface. A tapered central opening is flanked by two oval holes. On the piece's body, a raised dragon winds across the top and down the right through textured clouds. On the lower edge, the dragon coils through swirling waves. Small gold-colored dots and fine lines detail the scales and cresting waves. Intricately carved organic patterns frame the openings against the dark metal.

Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Dragon in Waves

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)

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