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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
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English: Tsuba steel four lobed disc, mokogata shape, man on horse on right lower side with tree and river, detailing in gold, silver, and copper, reverse has hut and tree 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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width: 60mm
length: 67mm

depth: 5mm
institution QS:P195,Q758657
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1722 (object number)
Place of creation Japan
Credit line gift of Mr Harry S Dadley, collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, M953
Notes Museum Tag: Collections Hub
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