Tsuba

Description

Tsuba or sword guard of shibuichi, a patinated alloy of silver and copper, depicting Liu Hai (J: Gama Sennin) with his toad in gold inlay: Japan, by Otsuryuken Masayuki, c. 1750

Museum reference

A.1892.23

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Tsuba, Sword guard

Production information

Otsuryuken Masayuki, c. 1750 (fl.)
Japan, East Asia

Date

c. 1750

Materials

Shibuichi, Gold

Physical description

Shibuichi, patinated alloy of silver and copper

Associations

Depicted: Gama Sennin

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland