Sword Guard (Tsuba): Wave Pattern
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Wave Pattern
ArtistAttributed to
Nanashi
(Japanese)
Date18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions4 1/8 × 3 3/4 in. (10.5 × 9.5 cm)
Mediumiron with gold inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.737
Not on View
DescriptionUmetada style.
18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
mid-19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
about 1700, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Yamashiro (kyo) School
mid-18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Iyetsuga Haruta Inaba
early 18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Tahei Akao family
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
about 1750, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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