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Tsuba with design of an oni and his umbrella flying away
Tsuba with design of an oni and his umbrella flying away

Tsuba with design of an oni and his umbrella flying away

Tsuchiya Yasuchika (Japanese, 1670–1744)
mid to late 19th century (before 1890)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold, copper and shibuichi; decorative technique: iroe takazogan and engraving
DimensionsOverall: 8.4 x 8.4 x 0.9 cm (3 5/16 x 3 5/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5455
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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