Tsuba with design of tiger, dragon, bamboo and clouds

mid to late 19th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; copper sekigane; decorative technique: takabori, tokin and engraving

DimensionsOverall: 9.2 x 9 x 0.5 cm (3 5/8 x 3 9/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2153

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

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

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Nanban School

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Chôshû School

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Kinai

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Shoami School

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Jakushi School

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Shoami School

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