Sword Guard

21672

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Tsuba
Object Number 21672
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Section Asian
Materials Iron
Description

Iron with basket-work effect and a crest. 2 holes for extra cord, which is somewhat unusual. On the whole, poor. Paulownia crest of Tokugawa family. Holes for cord is an affectation of very old style.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1899

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