Japanese - Tsuba with Scrollwork Design - Walters 51148
Summary
This tsuba is decorated with a design of incised scrollwork. The body of the tsuba is composed of alternating layers of copper and a copper alloy with gold. This created bands of color that can be seen on the edge and within the incisions. Both secondary holes have been plugged in gold.
Date
1400 - 1800
Source
Walters Art Museum
Copyright info
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