Sword Guard (Tsuba) in the Japanese Style

Korean

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This sword guard is comparable in design and workmanship to examples from Korea, particularly certain Hwando (military swords) from the Joseon Dynasty (15th to 19th centuries). Korean and other Southeast Asian swords were influenced by Japanese swords. Due to the close similarity of this guard with Japanese sword guards (tsuba), it can be seen as a reference point in the study of cultural and artistic inter-Asian influences.

Sword Guard (<i>Tsuba</i>) in the Japanese Style, Iron, silver, Korean

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