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Tsuba   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Title
Tsuba
Object type Classification: NM3.7546
Description
English: Tsuba, signed steel circular disc, openwork design of seashells alternating direction, gold detailing around rim, kogai and kozuka holes filled in with lead and decorated, gold inlay around rim, nakago hole has been maintained with copper 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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diameter: 73mm

depth: 6mm
institution QS:P195,Q758657
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13221 (object number)
Place of creation Japan
Credit line gift of Mr Harry S Dadley, collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, M937
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