Tsuba with design of leaves and clouds

Kaneie (Japanese)

Kaneie School (Japanese)

Late 18th–19th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; surface treatment: kitae-ji; other metals: lead; copper sekigane; decorative technique: engraving

DimensionsOverall: 8.2 x 7.7 x 0.3 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/16 x 1/8 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2069

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

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

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