Tsuba with design of chrysanthemums

Chôshû School (Japanese)

18th–19th century

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

DimensionsOverall: 8.3 x 8.1 x 0.6 cm (3 1/4 x 3 3/16 x 1/4 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2168

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

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

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