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Tsuba in the form of lotus leaf with design of two other leaves

(Japanese)
(Japanese)
mid-late 17th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold and silver; decorative technique: nunome-zogan
DimensionsOverall: 9.1 x 8.1 x 0.3 cm (3 9/16 x 3 3/16 x 1/8 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2163
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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