Sword Guard

91-26-54

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

View All (3) Object Images

Native Name Tsuba
Object Number 91-26-54
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Iron
Description

Rectangular with rounded edges iron tsuba with bracket-shaped "kozuka" and "kogai" holes. Center hole hammered for better fit. Dragon (?) on front side; raised curvilinear border on front and back with traces of gilding.

Credit Line Gift of Margaret Wasserman Levy, 1991

Report problems and issues to digitalmedia@pennmuseum.org.