Sword Guard (Tsuba). Culture: Japanese. Dimensions: L. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.8 oz. (136.1 g). Maker: Inscribed by Washida Mitsunaka (Japanese, born 1829). Date: 19th century.
This sword guard (tsuba) features a design of scrolling leaves.
Técnica/material:
Iron, silver, copper
Museo:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Productor:
Inscribed by Washida Mitsunaka (Japanese, born 1829)