Tsuba (sword guard) with decorative latticework

Anonymous artist

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This sword guard is adorned in decorative latticework, which is characteristic of the Owari Province, the western region of today’s Aichi Prefecture situated on southern central Honshū Island.

date:	16th–17th century
measurements:	height 8 cm width 7,6 cm
material:	Iron
technique:	Owari sukashi
inscription:	unsigned
inventory number:	Vu 3892
gallery collection:	Collection of Asian and African Art

Tsuba (sword guard) with decorative latticework

Anonymous artist

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