<em>Tsuba (Sword Guard)</em>, 17th–18th century. Black-patinated iron

Iron; traces of gold, 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Leighton R. Longhi, 74.202.12. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 74.202.12_side1_bw.jpg)

Tsuba (Sword Guard)

Medium: Black-patinated iron Iron; traces of gold

Geograhical Locations:

Japan

Dates:17th–18th century

Dimensions: 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm)

Collections:

Asian Art

Accession Number: 74.202.12

Image: 74.202.12_side1_bw.jpg,

Brooklyn Museum