Sword Guard

52-4-1

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Tsuba
Object Number 52-4-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Shakudo | Gold | Copper
Description

Of shakudo (an alloy which should not be polished or the copper will come through). Chrysanthemem flowers clustered on a tray. Hole for Kozuka rimmed with gold. Main hole has copper inlay: was fitted for particular black. (pebble effect on tray called "nanako")

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. John S. Jenks, 1952

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