Accession Number
1997/1.229

Title
Tsuba (sword guard) designed as a Chinese table with lion dog sculpture

Artist(s)
Japanese

Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
19th century

Medium & Support
bronze and gilt

Dimensions
3/16 in. x 2 1/2 in. x 2 15/16 in. ( 0.4 cm x 6.4 cm x 7.4 cm )

Credit Line
Transfer from the School of Art and the College of Architecture and Urban Planning.

Primary Object Classification
Arms and Armor

Primary Object Type
sword guard

Additional Object Classification(s)
Metalwork

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
creatures
weaponry