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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
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Collections
  • Decorative Arts
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Sword Guard (Tsuba):  Window and Three Flying Geese
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Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front and back) Dragon and Clouds over the Sea
Nobutsuma Nakai School
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Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front and back) Grapes
Juigo Yatsubiro of the Hito Juigo School
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Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front and back) A Chinese Junk
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Sword Guard (Tsuba):  Insects and Autumn Grass
Kyotsuba School
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Sword Guard (Tsuba): Sea Shells and Sea Weed
late 18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Rice Stalk in Circular Design
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Sword Guard (Tsuba):  Lattice Windows, Pines, and Autumn Flowers
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