Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Unknown Artist
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.
Credit: Funds from various donors, 1946
16th century
Iron, copper alloy (yamagane), copper
7.6in
46.122.12
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