Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Kyōsukashi School

late 16th century · Iron, copper · Arms and Armor

This tsuba feautres an openwork design of plum blossoms, myōga sprouts, and clover.

Artist

Kyōsukashi School

Date

late 16th century

Medium

Iron, copper

Culture

Japanese

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2002