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Tsuba with woven pattern and mon piercings
Tsuba with woven pattern and mon piercings

Tsuba with woven pattern and mon piercings

Myochin School (Japanese)
mid-late 17th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: copper sekigane; decorative technique: sukashi-bori and piercing
DimensionsOverall: 8.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 cm (3 7/16 x 3 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2173
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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