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Tsuba with okina-yasuri (circular filemarks)

(Japanese)
Early 17th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: yamagane; other metals: silver; decorative technique: engraving
DimensionsOverall: 7.3 x 7.1 x 0.4 cm (2 7/8 x 2 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2156
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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