Tsuba (Sword Guard)
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Caption
Takahashi Japanese. Tsuba (Sword Guard), mid–19th century. Iron, iroe, copper, 2 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. (6.8 x 6 x 0.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of F. Ethel Wickham, 28.545. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 28.545_front_bw.jpg)
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Not on view
Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Artist
Title
Tsuba (Sword Guard)
Date
mid–19th century
Period
Edo Period
Geography
Place made: Japan
Medium
Iron, iroe, copper
Classification
Dimensions
2 11/16 x 2 3/8 x 1/8 in. (6.8 x 6 x 0.3 cm)
Signatures
Signed: "Takahashi Toshitsugu"
Credit Line
Gift of F. Ethel Wickham
Accession Number
28.545
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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