Tsuba (Sword Guard) in Tachi Style

18th century

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Caption

Tsuba (Sword Guard) in Tachi Style, 18th century. Black-patinated iron, 3 5/16 x 3 1/4 in. (8.4 x 8.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Leighton R. Longhi, 74.202.14. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Tsuba (Sword Guard) in Tachi Style

Date

18th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Black-patinated iron

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

3 5/16 x 3 1/4 in. (8.4 x 8.3 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Leighton R. Longhi

Accession Number

74.202.14

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