Photo of collection object Tsuba (Sword Guard) — Nobuiye. Tsuba (Sword Guard), 17th century (possibly). Black-patinated iron, iroe, 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm). Gift of Leighton R. Longhi, 74.202.13. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Tsuba (Sword Guard)

17th century (possibly)

Nobuiye

Asian Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Nobuiye
Classification: Arms and Armor
Formatted Medium: Black-patinated iron, iroe
Medium: black-patinated, iron, iroe
Locations: Place made: Japan
Period: Edo period
Dimensions: 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
Accession Number: 74.202.13
Credit Line: Gift of Leighton R. Longhi
Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
Museum Location: This item is not on view
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