Photo of collection object Sword Guard (Tsuba)
Sword Guard (Tsuba), mid-1800s. iron (Ito type), Diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.). Gift of D. Z. Norton, 1919.438. CC0.

Sword Guard (Tsuba)

mid-1800s

Maker Unknown

Japanese Art

Sword Guard (Tsuba), mid-1800s. Japan, Edo period (1615-1868). Iron (Ito type); diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of D. Z. Norton 1919.438
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium
iron (Ito type)
Medium
iron, ito, type
Dimensions
Diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)
Inscribed
Inscription: signed "Masaharu, residing in Musashi province."
Departments
Japanese Art
Accession Number
1919.438
Credit Line
Gift of D. Z. Norton
Rights Statement
CC0

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