Tsuba (Sword Guard)

17th–18th century

Caption

Tsuba (Sword Guard), 17th–18th century. Forged iron, copper, diam.: 3 in. (7.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of John M. Lyden, 84.262.12.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Tsuba (Sword Guard)

Date

17th–18th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Forged iron, copper

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

diam.: 3 in. (7.6 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of John M. Lyden

Accession Number

84.262.12

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