Tsuba with abstract designs

Shoami School (Japanese)

Late 17th–18th century

Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; copper and lead sekigane; decorative technique: zogan, forging

DimensionsOverall: 8.2 x 7.8 x 0.5 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/16 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2181

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

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

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