Tsuba (Sword Guard)

mid–19th century

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Caption

Tsuba (Sword Guard), mid–19th century. Sentoku, iroe, 2 3/4 x 2 9/16 in. (7 x 6.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X759.6. (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

Sentoku, iroe

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 3/4 x 2 9/16 in. (7 x 6.5 cm)

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X759.6

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