Tsuba with design of ho-o birds and maples
Ito Masakata
(Japanese, died in 1
died in 1774)
died in 1774)
Ito Toshimasa
(Japanese, 1750–1800)
Bushû School
(Japanese)
mid-18th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: lead; copper sekigane; decorative technique: takabori
DimensionsOverall: 7.4 x 7.3 x 0.5 cm (2 15/16 x 2 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.1962
On View
Not on viewClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
18th century
