Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateabout 15th century, Muromachi Period (1338-1573)
Dimensions3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Mediumiron
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.719
Not on View
Collections
- Decorative Arts
mid-19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Nobutsuma Nakai School
early 17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Juigo Yatsubiro of the Hito Juigo School
early 17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Soten School
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Yamashiro (kyo) School
mid-18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kyotsuba School
late 18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
late 18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Tatsutoshi
late 18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Tahei Akao family
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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