Sword Guard (Tsuba)

17th century

Caption

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 17th century. Pierced iron (Kyo-sukashi), 2 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (7.3 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Barry Brumberg, 1999.98.8.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Date

17th century

Period

Momoyama Period to Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Pierced iron (Kyo-sukashi)

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (7.3 x 7 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Barry Brumberg

Accession Number

1999.98.8

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