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Tsuba   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Tsuba
Object type Classification: NM3.7546
Description
English: Tsuba steel circular disc with openwork spoke design, gold foliage motifs at ends of each spoke, chiselled nakago hole with repairs made in copper, kogai and kozuka holes 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.
Date Unknown date; Unknown
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diameter: 77mm

depth: 4mm
institution QS:P195,Q758657
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16487 (object number)
Place of creation Japan
Credit line gift of Mr Harry S Dadley, collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, M956
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