Tsuba (Sword Guard)
Nobuiye
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Caption
Nobuiye. Tsuba (Sword Guard), 17th century (possibly). Black-patinated iron, iroe, 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Leighton R. Longhi, 74.202.13. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Artist
Title
Tsuba (Sword Guard)
Date
17th century (possibly)
Period
Edo period
Geography
Place made: Japan
Medium
Black-patinated iron, iroe
Classification
Dimensions
3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm)
Signatures
Signed: "Nobuiye"
Credit Line
Gift of Leighton R. Longhi
Accession Number
74.202.13
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