MAG Collection - Tsuba (sword guard)

16th Century - 19th Century
3 x 2 7/8 x 1/8 in. (7.6 x 7.3 x 0.3 cm)

Unknown, Japanese
Japanese

Object Type: Arms and Armor

Medium and Support: Iron and bronze with gold, silver, and bronze decorations

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Leroy E. Snyder

Accession Number: 1944.26.18

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Japanese

dragons

armor & weaponry

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Bibliography

This object has the following bibliographic references:

Article Title: A Leroy Snyder Memorial. Article Scope: Article. Memorial Art Gallery. Gallery Notes. Rochester, New York: Memorial Art Gallery, 1935-1995. Volume Number: 10, Issue Number: 1. Issue Date: October 1944.

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