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Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Scattered Fans

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period

(1615-1868)
Medium
iron
Measurements
Diameter: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton 1919.541
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Location
Not on view
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A tsuba, a circular iron sword guard, features a weathered, dark-brown surface with a pitted texture. An elongated vertical opening pierces the center, flanked on the left by a smaller rounded hole. Three fan-shaped designs are inlaid at the top right, bottom right, and bottom left edges. Delicate golden bird-like shapes and floral motifs decorate these fans, their brightness contrasting with the disc's rugged, oxidized patina.

Sword Guard (Tsuba) with Scattered Fans

c. 1615–1868

Japan, possibly Edo period (1615-1868)

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