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Tsuba, the hand guard mounted on a Japanese sword. Gilt iron. Japan, early 18th century. It serves to keep the user's hand from sliding up onto the blade of the sword.
Location
Victoria and Albert Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART314410
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
4335px × 4479px
Photo Credit
V&A Images, London / Art Resource, NY
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18th century CE
Floral
Gilt
Iron
Japan, Topography
Protection
Sword
Tsuba