Set of Sword-Hilt Washers and Pommels (Fuchigashira) and Sword Guards (Tsuba) for a Pair of Swords (Daishō)

19th century

Not on view

A fuchigashira is a pair of matching sword fittings comprising the fuchi (collar at the base of the grip of the sword hilt) and kashira (pommel cap at the end of a sword hilt). A tsuba is a sword guard and part of a sword mounting. It is mounted between the sword’s blade and grip to protect the user’s hands.

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Title: Set of Sword-Hilt Washers and Pommels (Fuchigashira) and Sword Guards (Tsuba) for a Pair of Swords (Daishō)
Date: 19th century
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Iron, gold, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
Dimensions: Sword-hilt washers (Fuchi) (a and d); L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); pommels (Kashira) (b and e); L. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 11/16 in. (1.8 cm); sword guards (Tsuba) (c and f); H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Classifications: Sword Furniture-Fittings, Sets of
Credit Line: Gift of Herman A. E. and Paul C. Jaehne, 1943
Object Number: 43.120.637a–f
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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