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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 and bag steel four lobed disc (mokogata style) with spotted design, irregular shaped kozuka and kogai holes on either side of central hole. Central hole much worn. Rectangular hand sewn bag with beige silk with floral pattern and lined with cream coloured silk. 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
Medium Inlay
Dimensions

depth: 4mm
width: 117mm
height: 124mm
width: 77mm

length: 77mm
institution QS:P195,Q758657
Accession number
17640 (object number)
Place of creation Japan
Credit line gift of Mr Harry S Dadley, collection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, M965
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