tsuba

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Title

tsuba

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Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

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Auckland Museum Collections

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tsuba and bag. steel circular disc, cut-out floral design of paulownia tree on left side. handsewn rectangular bag, green silk with white and red flowers, navy cotton lining. . Tsuba (sword guards) were used to protect the sword wielder's hands from sliding onto the blade. They are usually finely decorated, incorporating traditional motifs and designs and made from a variety of metals, such as iron, steel, brass or shakudo - an alloy of copper and gold..

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https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/discover/collections/record/281

Locations

Japan

Related subjects

Guard, Sword / Guard, Weapon / Armament Accessories / Armaments / 05 Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology / Chenhall Nomenclature

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