In case you aren't familiar, the tsuba is a sword guard that served both practical and symbolic purposes in Japan, and the level of craftspersonship is, in Adam Savage's words, "mildly upsetting." @metmuseumconservator and armorer Ted Hunter delves into the history of tsuba, and shows us some examples that are truly breathtaking, spanning centuries, materials and cultures.
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