Sword Guard

91-26-51

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Tsuba
Object Number 91-26-51
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Iron
Description

Circular iron tsuba with "kozuka" and trefoil "kogai" holes. Central wedge-shaped hole hammered for better fit. Grillwork landscape with trees, dwellings, 2 people, vegetationinc. Chrysanthemums, waves depicted; back-side shown on reverse. Gilding on roof, trees, and vegetation.

Credit Line Gift of Margaret Wasserman Levy, 1991

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