Tsuba with inome (heart-shaped) and other openings

Katchushi School (Japanese)

mid-late 17th century (?)

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

DimensionsOverall: 9 x 9 x 0.9 cm (3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 3/8 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2185

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

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

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