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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period

(1615-1868)
Medium
iron
Measurements
Average: 7.4 x 7.4 cm (2 15/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton 1919.491
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Not on view
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An iron sword guard features a thick, four-lobed cross shape with broad arms and inward-curving edges. A vertical, wedge-shaped opening is pierced through the center of the dark brown metal, flanked on the right by a smaller oval hole. The surface displays a heavily pitted and irregular texture, reminiscent of worn stone, while the outer edges of the arms are rounded, giving the object a sturdy, weathered appearance.

Sword Guard (Tsuba)

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)

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