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Tsuba with design of four characters

Tsuba with design of four characters

(Japanese)
mid-late 17th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: lead plugs; decorative technique: forging and sukashi-bori
DimensionsOverall: 9.8 x 9.5 x 0.4 cm (3 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2166
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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