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Sword Guard (Tsuba)

A tsuba is a sword guard and part of a sword mounting. It is mounted between the sword’s blade and grip to protect the user’s hands.

Credit: Bequest of Edward G. Kennedy, 1932...

Late 18th-19th century
Iron, silver, gold, copper
8.6in
33.40.50
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Permanent collection