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Tsuba
Tsuba

Tsuba

Myochin School (Japanese)
Late 18th–early 19th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; other metals: gold; decorative technique: hammering
DimensionsOverall: 9.2 x 8.9 x 0.3 cm (3 5/8 x 3 1/2 x 1/8 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2215
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Not on view
ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo
Tsuba with design of inome piercings and radiating lines
Tsuba with design of inome piercings and radiating lines
Myochin School
18th century (?)
Tsuba with design of grasses and insects
Tsuba with design of grasses and insects
Myochin School
early to mid-19th century
Tsuba with unidentified design
Tsuba with unidentified design
Myochin School
18th century (?)
Tsuba with design of hammers
Tsuba with design of hammers
Tosho School
18th century
Tsuba with design of catfish, shellfish and gulls
Tsuba with design of catfish, shellfish and gulls
Shoami School
18th century
Tsuba with design of pavilion, boat and mountains
Tsuba with design of pavilion, boat and mountains
Shoami School
mid-late 18th century
Tsuba with design of rustic dwelling and chickens
Tsuba with design of rustic dwelling and chickens
Shoami School
mid-late 18th century
Tsuba with design of mountains, pine trees, grasses and a boat
Tsuba with design of mountains, pine trees, grasses and a boat
Shoami School
mid-late 18th century
Tsuba modeled as two awabi shells, with design of snails and seaweed
Tsuba modeled as two awabi shells, with design of snails and seaweed
Shoami School
early to mid-18th century
Tsuba with design of peonies
Tsuba with design of peonies
Shoami School
early to mid-19th century
Tsuba with design of paulownia mon
Tsuba with design of paulownia mon
Myochin School
Late 18th–early 19th century (?)
Tsuba with design of chrysanthemums and other flowers
Tsuba with design of chrysanthemums and other flowers
Heianjo School
16th century