Sword Guard (Tsuba) of a Long Sword (katana): The Battle of Genpei, Japanese Civil War
Artist: Soheishi Nyudo (Japanese)
Date: 19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions:
3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Medium: iron
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1912.812
DescriptionKumagai, the warrior of the Minomoto calls back Otsumori, the young knight of Gaira and forces him to single combat on the beach.
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