Tsuba with design of gourds, leaves and tendrils

Late 17th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: copper sekigane; decorative technique: forging, engraving and sukashi-bori

DimensionsOverall: 7.9 x 7.8 x 0.6 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/16 x 1/4 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2164

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

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

Nobuie

mid-late 17th century

Yamakichibei School

17th century

Kaneie

18th century

Satsuma School, Oda Sub-school

Late 18th–early 19th century

Nobuie

early to mid-19th century

Nobuie

18th century (?)

Katchushi School

mid-late 17th century

Late 17th century

Shoami School

Late 17th–18th century

Umetada Yoshinobu

Late 18th–early 19th century

Kinai

18th century

Kinai

18th century