discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou tsuba human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa Kēsword guard (descriptive name)Kupu whakaahuatsuba and bagoval steel disc, design of birds on lower right side, reeds and lanterns, gold, copper, and dark grey metal detailing, reverse has a lantern and reeds, kozuka and kogai are lined with gold, nakago has been repaired with copperhandsewn rectangular bag, red silk with self floral pattern, tan silk band at top, navy and light blue square patterned liningTsuba (sword guards) were used to protect the sword wielder's hands from sliding onto the blade. They are usually finely decorated, incorporating traditional motifs and designs and made from a variety of metals, such as iron, steel, brass or shakudo - an alloy of copper and gold.WāhiJapanAccession Number1934.317Tohu Tuakiri Kē20862.4 (ethnology)M986 (miscellaneous)WāhangaApplied Arts and Design Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete tsuba, 1934.317, M986, 20862.4, Photographed by Andrew… … Read more Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1934.317, M986, 20862.4KohingaHarry S DadleyWāhiJapanRāUnknownWāunknownPāohosteel/iron alloy/metal/inorganic materialsilk (textile)Raraunga Ine75mm80mm5mm90mm108mmTaumata whakarōpūGuard, SwordGuard, WeaponArmament AccessoriesArmaments05 Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyWhakahounga o Mua31 Mar 2023 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60