Tsuba (Sword Guard)

19th century

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Caption

Tsuba (Sword Guard), 19th century. Shibuichi, iroe, copper, 2 3/8 x 2 1/8 in. (6 x 5.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X759.7. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Tsuba (Sword Guard)

Date

19th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Shibuichi, iroe, copper

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 3/8 x 2 1/8 in. (6 x 5.4 cm)

Signatures

Signed: "Tsuki Mitsuoki"

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X759.7

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