Heianjo-Style Tsuba (Sword Guard)

17th century (possibly)

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Caption

Heianjo-Style Tsuba (Sword Guard), 17th century (possibly). Iron with gold and brass edging, height: 3 5/8 in. width: 3 3/8 in. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the J. Aron Charitable Foundation, Inc. in memory of Jack R. Aron, 1995.9.4. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Heianjo-Style Tsuba (Sword Guard)

Date

17th century (possibly)

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron with gold and brass edging

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

height: 3 5/8 in. width: 3 3/8 in.

Credit Line

Gift of the J. Aron Charitable Foundation, Inc. in memory of Jack R. Aron

Accession Number

1995.9.4

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