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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Hanshan and Shide

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period

(1615-1868)
Medium
iron
Measurements
Diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton 1919.499
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Location
Not on view
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A circular iron sword guard depicts Hanshan and Shide in relief beneath overhanging pine trees. At the bottom left, Hanshan points toward our left while Shide crouches on the right, both figures smiling. Gold inlays highlight earrings and patterns on their clothing. The dark, textured surface is pierced by three openings: a central wedge-shaped hole flanked by two smaller, rounded apertures.

Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Hanshan and Shide

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)

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