Tsuba with design of chrysanthemums, wild geese and kikyo (Chinese bellflower)

Late 16th–early 17th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: copper sekigane; decorative technique: sukidashi-bori and sukashi-bori

DimensionsOverall: 8.4 x 8.5 x 0.3 cm (3 5/16 x 3 3/8 x 1/8 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2053

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

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

Kamakura School

Late 16th–early 17th century

Higo School, Nishigaki Sub-school

Late 17th–early 18th century

Higo School, Nishigaki Sub-school

Late 17th century

Higo School, Nishigaki Sub-school

Late 18th century

Higo School, Nishigaki Sub-school

mid-late 18th century

Satsuma School, Oda Sub-school

mid-late 18th century

Satsuma School, Oda Sub-school

Late 18th–early 19th century

Nara School

early to mid-19th century

Echizen Kinai School

Late 17th–early 18th century

Nanban School

Early 18th century

Nanban School

18th century

Nanban School

18th century