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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period

(1615-1868)
Medium
iron with brass bound edge
Measurements
Diameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton 1919.504
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A rounded octagonal sword guard features an eight-lobed shape and a dark-brown, textured iron surface. A thin brass rim borders the edge, encircling four heart-shaped cutouts. Three central openings consist of a vertical slot flanked by oval and three-lobed holes. Ornate brass wire creates a scrolling vine pattern across the face, interspersed with small, metallic leaves and beads in brass and copper tones.

Sword Guard (Tsuba)

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)

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