Set of Sword-Hilt Washers and Pommels (Fuchigashira) and Sword Guards (Tsuba) for a Pair of Swords (Daishō)
Object type: Set of Sword-hilt washers and pommels (Fuchigashira) and sword guards (Tsuba)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Japanese
Date: 19th century
Medium: Iron, gold, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
Dimensions: Sword-hilt washers (Fuchi) (a and d); L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); pommels (Kashira) (b and e); L. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 11/16 in. (1.8 cm); sword guards (Tsuba) (c and f); H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Classification: Sword Furniture-Fittings, Sets of
Credit line: Gift of Herman A. E. and Paul C. Jaehne, 1943
Accession year: 1943
Tags: Plants