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Tsuba with design of cranes and sun

Tsuba with design of cranes and sun

(Japanese, 1815–1875)
(Japanese)
mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: gold and silver; decorative technique: iroe takazogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.5 x 7 x 0.5 cm (2 15/16 x 2 3/4 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineCharles Goddard Weld Collection
Accession number11.5513
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
Provenance1890, Charles Goddard Weld Collection; bequest to MFA, Boston, December 7, 1911.
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