Sword Guard (Tsuba): Mountain Hat with Fret and Scroll Pattern
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Mountain Hat with Fret and Scroll Pattern
Place of OriginJapan
Date18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions2 7/8 × 2 7/8 in. (7.4 × 7.2 cm)
Mediumiron with gold inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.743
Not on View
DescriptionIron with two large perforations and gold inlays; Zoganbu style.
18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Yamashiro (kyo) School
mid-18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Tahei Akao family
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
about 1750, Edo Period (1600-1868)
mid-19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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