Tsuba (sword guard) decorated with intersecting circles

Anonymous artist

Anonymous artist - Tsuba (sword guard) decorated with intersecting circles
The sword was not only a weapon, but also a Japanese warrior’s adornment. Its parts and accessories, such as the sword guards, tsuba, small knife, kozuka, hair arranger, kōgai, scabbard end piece, kojiri, handle ornament, menuki, sword hilt cap, kashira, and guard metal collar, fuchi, have always been major examples of Japanese artistic craft.
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measurements: height 6 cm
width 5,2 cm
material: Shakudō (brass with admixture of gold or silver)
technique: Marubori
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inventory number: Vu 3888
gallery collection: Collection of Asian and African Art