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Tsuba in the form of a human skull
Tsuba in the form of a human skull

Tsuba in the form of a human skull

Myochin School (Japanese)
18th century (?)
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: copper sekigane; decorative technique: sukashi-bori
DimensionsOverall: 9.2 x 9.6 x 0.4 cm (3 5/8 x 3 3/4 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2206
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
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