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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Camellia (Tsubaki)

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period

(1615-1868)
Medium
iron with brass inlay
Measurements
Average: 8.3 x 8.3 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton 1919.521
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Not on view
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A dark, pitted iron sword guard forms a circular shape with four subtle lobes. Three vertical openings pierce the center: a tapered aperture flanked by two rounded holes. Inlaid brass camellias with rounded petals encircle the rim, connected by thin, scrolling vines. These organic floral designs and delicate brass stems contrast against the textured, oxidized surface, creating patterns of tarnished gold across the dark-brown iron background.

Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Camellia (Tsubaki)

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)

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