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Tsuba with geometric inlay

(Japanese)
18th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: silver; decorative technique: hirazogan
DimensionsOverall: 8.1 x 8.1 x 0.4 cm (3 3/16 x 3 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2047
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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