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Tsuba with design of fans

(Japanese)
early to mid-19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; decorative technique: sukashi-bori and hirazogan
DimensionsOverall: 7.1 x 6.8 x 0.5 cm (2 13/16 x 2 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2024
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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