Sword Guard (Tsuba)

19th century (possibly)

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Caption

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 19th century (possibly). Pierced iron (sukashi); Hammered iron, 4 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (11.4 x 10.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Barry Brumberg, 1999.98.6.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Date

19th century (possibly)

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Pierced iron (sukashi); Hammered iron

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (11.4 x 10.5 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Barry Brumberg

Accession Number

1999.98.6

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