Sword Guard (Tsuba)

19th century

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Caption

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 19th century. Iron, iroe, copper, 2 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. (7 x 6.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Christiana C. Burnett, 2002.4.11. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Date

19th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Iron, iroe, copper

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

2 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. (7 x 6.7 cm)

Credit Line

Bequest of Christiana C. Burnett

Accession Number

2002.4.11

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