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Tsuba with design of keyfret and floral ornament

early to mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: shakudo; other metals: gold, silver and copper; copper sekigane; decorative technique: iroe hirazogan
DimensionsOverall: 6.2 x 5.9 x 0.3 cm (2 7/16 x 2 5/16 x 1/8 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5475
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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