File:Tsuba (AM 15570-10).jpg
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[edit]Tsuba ( ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Title |
Tsuba |
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Object type | Classification: NM3.7546 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Description |
English: Tsuba circular steel disc, mitsudomoe symbol, (man, earth and sky) with three large cut outs and foliage inlay in gold 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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Date | Unknown date; Unknown | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions |
diameter: 76mm |
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Collection |
institution QS:P195,Q758657 |
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Accession number |
15570 (object number) |
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Place of creation | Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Credit line | gift of Mr Harry S Dadley, collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, M957 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Source/Photographer | Photo | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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This image has been released as "CCBY" by Auckland Museum. For details refer to the Commons project page. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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File change date and time | 15:15, 11 July 2005 |
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