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Tsuba with irregular openings

Late 17th–early 18th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: yamagane; other metals: shibuichi; decorative technique: sukashi-bori
DimensionsOverall: 7.6 x 7.4 x 0.4 cm (3 x 2 15/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2154
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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