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Sword Guard (Tsuba) in the shape of a brazier

Sword Guard (Tsuba) in the shape of a brazier

Artist Goto chiyo (Japanese)
Datemid-17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions2 1/4 × 2 1/8 in. (5.7 × 5.4 cm)
Mediumgilded bronze
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.723
Not on View
Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Cherry Blossoms and Snow Flakes; (back) New Moon and Falling Snow Flakes
Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Cherry Blossoms and Snow Flakes; (back) New Moon and Falling Snow Flakes
Goto
1848-1854, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Fixtures for a Door; (back) Hinge in the Shape of a Butterfly
Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Fixtures for a Door; (back) Hinge in the Shape of a Butterfly
about 1700, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sword Guard (Tsuba) in the Shape of a Horse
Sword Guard (Tsuba) in the Shape of a Horse
Yamashiro (kyo) School
mid-18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Heads of New Year’s Celebrators with a Dancing Lion’s Head and Pine, Bamboo, and Gohei Decorations
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Heads of New Year’s Celebrators with a Dancing Lion’s Head and Pine, Bamboo, and Gohei Decorations
Umetada School
late 18th-19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Engraved Scroll Pattern
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Engraved Scroll Pattern
early 19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Man with Umbrella and Lantern Watching a Bird; (back) Temple Gate and Pine Tree
Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Man with Umbrella and Lantern Watching a Bird; (back) Temple Gate and Pine Tree
Toshiyoshi Jun Min Do
about 1825, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kozuka: (front) Mallet, Rain Cape and Hat; (back) Undecorated shakudo with signature and seal
Kozuka: (front) Mallet, Rain Cape and Hat; (back) Undecorated shakudo with signature and seal
Goto Mitsunori
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kozuka: (front) Hotei; (back) incised inscription
Kozuka: (front) Hotei; (back) incised inscription
Goto-Koten
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kozuka: (front) Animals; (back) inscription on textured gold ground
Kozuka: (front) Animals; (back) inscription on textured gold ground
Goto Mitsuyuki
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kozuka: (front) Bird on Tile; (back) signature and seal (kakihan)
Kozuka: (front) Bird on Tile; (back) signature and seal (kakihan)
Yeito (Goto)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Four-clawed Dragons with Sword in Tail
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Four-clawed Dragons with Sword in Tail
Tomotsune of the Nakai Family
1680-1700, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Image Not Available for Sword Guard (Tsuba) for a Short Sword (wakizashi): (front) Plum Tree with Blossoms; (back) the reverse of the forms on the front
Sword Guard (Tsuba) for a Short Sword (wakizashi): (front) Plum Tree with Blossoms; (back) the reverse of the forms on the front
late 18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)

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