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Tsuba with design of snowflakes
Tsuba with design of snowflakes

Tsuba with design of snowflakes

Katchushi School (Japanese)
16th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; surface treatment: punching; decorative technique: sukashi-bori
DimensionsOverall: 9.4 x 9.4 x 0.4 cm (3 11/16 x 3 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2056
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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