Tsuba (Sword Guard)

18th century

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Caption

Tsuba (Sword Guard), 18th century. Brown-black patinated iron, copper, 2 3/4 x 2 11/16 in. (7 x 6.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Leighton R. Longhi, 74.202.20. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Tsuba (Sword Guard)

Date

18th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Brown-black patinated iron, copper

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 3/4 x 2 11/16 in. (7 x 6.8 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Leighton R. Longhi

Accession Number

74.202.20

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