Sword Guard (Tsuba): Dragons in Clouds
Artist: Rinsendo Mitsumasa (Japanese)
Date: mid-18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions:
2 7/8 × 2 3/4 in. (7.3 × 7 cm)
Medium: iron with inlays of gold and shibuichi
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1912.764
DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.
Not on view
In Collection(s)