Antique Japanese Tsuba Sword Guard

Item Details

An antique Japanese bronze sword guard or tsuba with gold-tone overlay. The tsuba has a motif of chrysanthemums on both sides with a stippled outside rim. The blossoms are embellished with gold-tone overlay. 1938.0149

Provenance
Collected in the late 19th and early 20th century and donated to a Private Midwestern Institution in 1938
Sold to enhance and preserve the Institution’s mission-relevant Collections

Condition

consistent with age. inlay generally in good condition.

Dimensions

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Item #

17COL077-121