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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Crane and Plum

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period

(1615-1868)
Medium
iron
Measurements
Average: 6.4 x 6.4 cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton 1919.400
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A rounded square iron sword guard features openwork designs. A central vertical opening is flanked by two side holes. A gnarled plum branch with small blossoms winds from the bottom left toward the top. Perched atop the central opening is a crane with textured wings facing right. The dark, matte surface has a pitted texture, accented with small gold flecks on the bird and in the centers of the flowers.

Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Crane and Plum

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)

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