Tsuba

Description

Tsuba or sword guard of shibuichi, a patinated alloy of copper and silver, with two white herons in silver, reeds in gold and a stream: Japan, Ishiguro School, by Masayoshi, 1764-1852

Museum reference

A.1892.25

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Tsuba, Sword guard

Production information

Masayoshi
Japan, East Asia

Date

1764 - 1852

Materials

Shibuichi, Silver, Gold

Physical description

Shibuichi, patinated alloy of copper and silver, with gold and silver decoration

Exhibitions

• Artistic Legacies (29 Jul 2011 - 2018)
  National Museum of Scotland