Tsuba with design of chidori and waves

Katsurano Sekibun I (Japanese, 1790–1872)

Katsurano Sekibun II (Japanese, 1838–1912)

Dewa School, Shonai Sub-school (Japanese)

mid to late 19th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; shakudo plugs; decorative technique: takabori and zogan

DimensionsOverall: 8.5 x 8.2 x 0.4 cm (3 3/8 x 3 1/4 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2256

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo

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