Tsuka (Sword Handle)

• Medium: Wood, ray skin, dark blue silk cord
• Dates: 18th century
• Period: Edo Period
• Dimensions: handle: 1 9/16 x 9 1/16 in. (4 x 23 cm) metal end: 13/16 x 1 9/16 in. (2 x 4 cm)
• Collection: Asian Art
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H29, 4DD
• Accession Number: 74.202.4
• Image: 74.202.4_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2010