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Tsuba with design of horses and trees
Tsuba with design of horses and trees

Tsuba with design of horses and trees

Bushû School (Japanese)
18th century (?)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: copper sekigane; decorative technique: sukashi-bori and engraving
DimensionsOverall: 7.9 x 7.6 x 0.3 cm (3 1/8 x 3 x 1/8 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.1900
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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