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Tsuba with Eight horses of Muwang
Tsuba with Eight horses of Muwang

Tsuba with Eight horses of Muwang

Datemid- to late 19th century
PeriodEdo period (1615–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)
MediumIron, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper
DimensionsOverall: 2 15/16 × 2 11/16 in. (7.5 × 6.8 cm)
ClassificationsWeapons
Credit LineGift of Philip and Nancy Kotler, 2022
Object number2022.13.35
On View
On view
Location
  • Center for Asian Art, 2nd floor, Chao Gallery, wall, east
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