Onin Brass-Inlay Tsuba (Sword Guard)

17th century (possibly)

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Caption

Onin Brass-Inlay Tsuba (Sword Guard), 17th century (possibly). Iron, gold, height: 3 3/8 in. width: 3 1/8 in. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the J. Aron Charitable Foundation, Inc. in memory of Jack R. Aron, 1995.9.26. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Onin Brass-Inlay Tsuba (Sword Guard)

Date

17th century (possibly)

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron, gold

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

height: 3 3/8 in. width: 3 1/8 in.

Signatures

Illegible signature Obverse illegible; reverse dated ???? Eien gannen, equivalent to 987

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1995.9.26

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