Advanced Search

Sword Guard (Tsuba): Engraved Scroll Pattern

Sword Guard (Tsuba): Engraved Scroll Pattern

Date: early 19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions:
3 × 2 5/8 in. (7.6 × 6.7 cm)
Medium: shakudo and red bronze
Place of Origin: Japan
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1912.768
DescriptionShakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.
Not on view
In Collection(s)