Sword Guard (Tsuba) of a Long Sword (katana): The Battle of Genpei, Japanese Civil War
Sword Guard (Tsuba) of a Long Sword (katana): The Battle of Genpei, Japanese Civil War
Artist
Soheishi Nyudo
(Japanese)
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Mediumiron
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.812
Not on View
DescriptionKumagai, the warrior of the Minomoto calls back Otsumori, the young knight of Gaira and forces him to single combat on the beach.
Soheishi Hactudo Soten
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
about 1700
late 18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
mid-19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
about 15th century, Muromachi Period (1338-1573)
Kaneiye
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Nobushige Umetada School
17th 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)
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