Tsuba (Sword Guard)

Takahashi

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Caption

Takahashi (Japanese). Tsuba (Sword Guard), mid–19th century. Iron, iroe, copper, 2 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. (6.8 x 6 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.545. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Artist

Takahashi

Title

Tsuba (Sword Guard)

Date

mid–19th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron, iroe, copper

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. (6.8 x 6 x 0.3 cm)

Signatures

Signed: "Takahashi Toshitsugu"

Credit Line

Gift of F. Ethel Wickham

Accession Number

28.545

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