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Tsuba with design of dragon and waves

(Japanese, 1730–1798)
(Japanese)
Late 18th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shibuichi; other metals: gold; copper sekigane; shakudo plugs; decorative technique: iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.6 x 6.9 x 0.5 cm (3 x 2 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5470
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.