Swordguard with Design of a House and a Crescent Moon
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: iron; gold numone
DimensionsOverall: 7.2 x 7.1 cm, 0.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of Mr. J. N. Anderson
Object number1962.036.001
DescriptionRound outline, rounded edge, oval hole for Kozuka, pitted surface; filler top & bottom of tang hole - one side. Design on main side is in relief & shows a shinto temple & a sliver of a moon - gold highlights. Other side - a small rock & grass.Status
Not on view
Soten Soheishi
Ryu Unsai
c.1600