Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Japanese

16th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 378

This tsuba features an openwork design of snow and bamboo. It is made in the so-collared tōshō (swordsmith's) style.

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Title: Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Date: 16th century
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Iron, copper
Dimensions: H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Wt. 2.9 oz. (82.2 g)
Classification: Sword Furniture-Tsuba
Credit Line: Funds from various donors, 1946
Object Number: 46.122.14
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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