Sword Guard (Tsuba): Seven Worthies (Sages) of the Bamboo Grove
Sword Guard (Tsuba): Seven Worthies (Sages) of the Bamboo Grove
Artist
Soheishi Hactudo Soten
(Japanese)
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 in. (7.6 cm)
Mediumiron with gold inlay
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.903B
Not on View
DescriptionPerforated iron with Damascene gold.
Soten School
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Yamashiro (kyo) School
mid-18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Tahei Akao family
17th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Soheishi Nyudo
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Okabe Jakushi II, Hizen School, Nagasaki
about 1730, Edo Period (1600-1868)
18th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Edo Period (1600-1868)
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