Sword Guard (Tsuba)

late 16th–early 17th century

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Caption

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 16th–early 17th century. Engraved brass; copper sekigane, 2 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. (6.7 x 6.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Barry Brumberg, 1999.98.4.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Date

late 16th–early 17th century

Period

Momoyama Period to Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Engraved brass; copper sekigane

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 5/8 x 2 3/8 in. (6.7 x 6.0 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Barry Brumberg

Accession Number

1999.98.4

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