Antique Japanese Tsuba Sword Guard

Item Details

An antique Japanese iron sword guard or tsuba. This guard is well worn and the decoration is indistinct, but there are small patches of silver and gold tone overlay remaining. Unmarked. 1938.0161

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

- well worn, loss of gold tone overlay.

Dimensions

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Item #

17COL077-148