Tsuba with design of fish, shellfish and crustacea
Ishiguro Masayoshi
(Japanese, 1775–1862)
mid to late 19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: brass; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: gold, silver, shakudô, shibuichi and copper; decorative technique: iroe takazogan, sue-mon
DimensionsOverall: 8.8 x 7.9 x 0.9 cm (3 7/16 x 3 1/8 x 3/8 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5494
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Not on viewClassificationsArms and armor
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Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
Ishiguro Masayoshi
Ichijô School
mid-19th century
early to mid-19th century