Five Hand Guards (tsuba)

Hiroyasu, 1800 - 1850

The small surface of the hand guard offers a fine challenge to fit a composition in a limited format. Figures along the border or in reserves often serve to lend the decoration a narrative character. The depictions are enlivened with silver, gold, or bronze accents.

  • Artwork typetsuba
  • Object numberAK-MAK-1067
  • Dimensionsheight 6.4 cm x width 6 cm