Tsuba (Sword Guard)

late 18th–19th century (possibly)

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Caption

Tsuba (Sword Guard), late 18th–19th century (possibly). Coarse shakudo, gold, copper, 2 3/4 in. (7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Leighton R. Longhi, 74.202.23. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Tsuba (Sword Guard)

Date

late 18th–19th century (possibly)

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Coarse shakudo, gold, copper

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 3/4 in. (7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Leighton R. Longhi

Accession Number

74.202.23

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