Tsuba (Sword Guard) with "Nanako" Ground

18th–19th century

Caption

Tsuba (Sword Guard) with "Nanako" Ground, 18th–19th century. Copper with gold rim, height: 2 5/8 in. width: 2 1/2 in. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the J. Aron Charitable Foundation, Inc. in memory of Jack R. Aron, 1995.9.8.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Tsuba (Sword Guard) with "Nanako" Ground

Date

18th–19th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Copper with gold rim

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

height: 2 5/8 in. width: 2 1/2 in.

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1995.9.8

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