Sword Guard (Tsuba): Design of Perforated Aoi Leaf and Rope and Flower Motif
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Design of Perforated Aoi Leaf and Rope and Flower Motif
Place of OriginJapan
DateEdo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions2 15/16 × 2 7/8 in. (7.5 × 7.3 cm)
Mediumiron with brass inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.822
Not on View
Collections
- Decorative Arts
18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Tahei Akao family
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sadamoto
about 1835, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Yamashiro (kyo) School
mid-18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Mitsuoki of the Otsuki School
about 1800, Edo Period (1600-1868)
18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
about 1750, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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