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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Drum in Waves

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period

(1615-1868)
Medium
iron with gold inlay
Measurements
Diameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton 1919.419
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Not on view
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A circular iron sword guard features a wedge-shaped central opening and a smaller oval cutout. At the top, a rectangular piece is decorated with gold vine patterns. To the right, overlapping circles display gold motifs. Stylized waves with fine, swirling lines curve along the lower edge. Small gold spheres are spaced around the inner rim. Intricate gold inlay contrasts against the dark, textured metal background.

Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Drum in Waves

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)

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