Tsuba with design of clematis

Hayashi School (Japanese)

mid-late 17th century

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

DimensionsOverall: 8 x 8 x 0.5 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 3/16 in.)

Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund

Accession number13.2194

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ClassificationsArms and armor

Collections

Asia

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

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