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Collections

Tomokane
Sword Guard with Design of Stirrupsearly 18th century

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Circular iron Japanese sword guard (tsuba) with openwork design of five curved radiating straps, gold floral inlay, and a central blade slot
Iron tsuba (sword guard) with circular rim, featuring an openwork design of intertwined scrolling forms around a central blade opening, with gold inlaid decorative motifs scattered across the dark patinated surface.
Artist or Maker
Tomokane
Title
Sword Guard with Design of Stirrups
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
early 18th century
Period
Edo period (1603 - 1868)
Medium
Iron with gold inlay
Dimensions
Diam: 3 1/4 in. (8.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Elissa F. and Edgar M. Cullman, Jr.
Accession Number
M.88.126
Classification
Arms and Armor
Collecting Area
Japanese Art