Tsuba
At the center is the nakago-ana, an opening through which the sword passes. Surrounding this is the seppadai, a flat oval area that is migaki (burnished).
Credit: Bequest of George Cameron Stone
mid- 19th century
Iron, gold and silver inlay
1936-4-847
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
Where you'll find this
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Permanent collection