Tsuba (Sword Guard)

mid–19th century

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Caption

Tsuba (Sword Guard), mid–19th century. Shibuichi, iroe, 2 11/16 x 2 3/8 in. (6.8 x 6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X759.4. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Tsuba (Sword Guard)

Date

mid–19th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Shibuichi, iroe

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 11/16 x 2 3/8 in. (6.8 x 6 cm)

Signatures

Signed: "Termusa"

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X759.4

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