Tsuba (Sword Guard)

19th century

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Caption

Tsuba (Sword Guard), 19th century. Brass, gold, shibuichi, shakudo, 3 1/16 x 2 13/16 in. (7.8 x 7.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X759.9. (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

Brass, gold, shibuichi, shakudo

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

3 1/16 x 2 13/16 in. (7.8 x 7.1 cm)

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X759.9

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