Sword Guard (tsuba) with Design of Two Dragons Confronting a Pearl

Culture: Japanese
Period: Edo period, 1615–1868
Date: 18th century
Material: Iron with gilding
made in: Japan, Asia
Classification: Arms & armor, metalwork
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (7.3 x 7 cm)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 74:1916

Back to search

We regularly update records, which may be incomplete. If you have additional information, please contact us at provenance@slam.org.