Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Unknown

18th century · Lacquer (maki-e), wood, mother-of-pearl, coral, agate, ivory, tortoiseshell, pewter, copper · Arms and Armor

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th century

Medium

Lacquer (maki-e), wood, mother-of-pearl, coral, agate, ivory, tortoiseshell, pewter, copper

Culture

Japanese

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bequest of Edward G. Kennedy, 1932