discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml tsuba human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa Kēsword guard (descriptive name)Kupu whakaahuatsuba and bagsteel circular disc, openwork design depicting sea and skyhandsewn rectangular bag, cream silk with section of white silk, brown silk 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.WāhiJapanRā Tāpiringa[1934]Tohu Tuakiri KēM981 (miscellaneous)1934.316 (accession number)WāhangaApplied Arts and Design Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete tsuba, M981, 1934.316, Photographed by Andrew Hales,… … Read more Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, M981KohingaHarry S DadleyWāhiJapanRāUnknownWāunknownPāohosteel/iron alloy/metal/inorganic materialsilk (textile)Raraunga Ine68mm71mm6mm101mm102mmTaumata whakarōpūGuard, SwordGuard, WeaponArmament AccessoriesArmaments05 Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyWhakahounga o Mua31 Mar 2023 Tūemi e whai hononga Ngā hua o DigitalNZ Tsuba Canterbury Museum Tsuba Canterbury Museum Tsuba Canterbury Museum Tsuba Canterbury Museum Tsuba Canterbury Museum Mea e whai hononga ai 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. 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