Tsuba

Description

Tsuba or sword guard of shakudo, pierced, and chased with a dragon in gold amidst clouds and waves: Japan, School of Yokoya Somin, 18th - 19th century

Museum reference

A.1895.164

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Tsuba, Sword guard

Production information

Japan, East Asia

Date

18th - 19th century

Materials

Shakudō

Physical description

Shakudo

Exhibitions

• Exploring East Asia (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

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

On display

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level 5 »
world cultures, exploring east asia