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: Bequest of Edward G. Kennedy, 1932
Late 18th-19th century
Iron, silver, gold, copper
8.6in
33.40.50
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019
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