Antique Japanese Sword Guard

Item Details

An antique Japanese iron sword guard or tsuba with gold tone overlay. The guard has a tree branch with leaves along the sides and berries at the bottom on the front and back. The gold tone overlay is highlighting the berries. 1938.0150

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 #

17COL077-122