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Tsuba with two large openings

(Japanese)
17th century
Medium/TechniqueMain material: iron; surface treatment: amida-yasurime; other metals: copper sekigane; decorative technique: sukashi-bori
DimensionsOverall: 8.9 x 9 x 0.4 cm (3 1/2 x 3 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineChinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession number13.2218
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ClassificationsArms and armor
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Chikami Kiyoomi, former governor of Kagoshima, by Okakura Kakuzo