Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Unknown

late 14th–early 15th century · Iron, copper · Arms and Armor

This tsuba features an openwork design of two overlapping flowers. It is made in the so-called ko-kachushi (armor-maker's) style.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 14th–early 15th century

Medium

Iron, copper

Culture

Japanese

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Purchase, Gift of Mrs. George A. Crocker (Elizabeth Masten), by exchange, 2006